Penfolds

St Henri Shiraz 2013

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  Vintage 2013
  96 points

Tasted Jan. 2022. 6 years in our cellaring programme has only begun to work its magic on the superb 2013 St Henri. The exuberant, opulent, fleshy dark fruit profile is little changed. It started as a very smooth, ripe, fruit-forward style, dense and rich, and it remains so. If anything, perhaps even a little smoother now, and with the merged flavours lingering a little longer. A "special occasion" wine that is sure to impress. St Henri has a track record of ageing well for prolonged periods.

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  Vintage 2013
  96 points The Real Review

Deep, dense, dark red/purple colour. The bouquet is subdued and discreet, with fresh earth and discreet spice notes. The palate is where the fireworks really happen. It’s silky smooth, supremely elegant and fruit-sweet within its casing of fine powdery tannins. Soft and fleshy, elegant and not as full-bodied as other Penfolds reds this year. A lovely, lovely wine. (4% cabernet sauvignon. 12 months in large oak vats)