Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2019

$135

Falstaff: 97 points

2019

750ml

SINGLE or CASE OF 6

SINGLE

CASE OF 6

Producer, Penfolds
Region, South Australia, Australia (multi‑regional: Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, The Peninsulas)
Style, Shiraz (St Henri Expression)
Varietal, 100% Shiraz (with occasional tiny amounts of Cabernet in some vintages, though 2019 is focused on Shiraz)
Maturation, ~12 months in large seasoned oak vats / large old vats; no new oak
Size, 750 mL
ABV, 14.5%

St Henri is one of Penfolds’ signature single‑varietal expressions, first commercially released in 1957. It is crafted as a counterpoint to the more heavily oaked and intense style of Grange — St Henri uses no new oak, instead leaning on large, old seasoned vats or large format seasoned oak vats that impart subtle oak character without overwhelming the fruit. The fruit is drawn from multiple premium South Australian regions including Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Wrattonbully and The Peninsulas. The wine is matured for about 12 to 18 months in these large vats before release, allowing the varietal Shiraz expression to shine with purity, elegance, and aging potential.