The 1998 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz is a legendary, age-worthy Australian red wine. It is known for its elegant, fruit-forward style without heavy new oak influence.
The Vintage: 1998 was an exceptional, highly-rated growing season in South Australia.
The Style: St. Henri is Penfolds' counterpoint to Grange. Rather than heavy, new American oak, St. Henri is aged in large, older oak vats (up to 50 years old) for 12 months. This allows the pure fruit, silkiness, and earthy complexity to shine.
Grape Blend: 100% Shiraz, primarily sourced from premium regions like the Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and McLaren Vale.
Color: Deep, dark crimson with an evolving edge.
Nose: Complex aromas of blackberry, mulberry, plum, leather, and waxy polish with lifting floral notes of violet.
Palate: Rich, round, and velvety with seamless dark cherry and licorice flavors. It possesses powdery, fine-grained tannins and finishes incredibly long.
