Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | St Henri Shiraz |
Vintage: | 1991 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | South Australia (Barossa, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Padthaway, Clare Valley) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Shiraz (≈90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (≈10%) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter ~94/100 (1991 tasting); Nick Chlebnikowski / Nicks ~90/100; Langton's mixed review; listed by Penfolds as a collectible vintage
Tasting Note
Matured red showing black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and coffee/mocha, layered with earth, truffle, leather and warm spice. Refined, firm grainy tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roast lamb, ribeye/steak, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, Sichuan beef, Malaysian/Indonesian beef rendang.
Production Method
Multi‑regional Shiraz‑dominant blend fermented traditionally and matured in large seasoned oak vats and older hogsheads (minimal new oak) for ~12–18 months.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844. St Henri is a time‑honoured Shiraz expression (first commercial 1957) emphasizing elegance over new‑oak influence; sourced from several South Australian regions.