Penfolds : Saint Henri Shiraz 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for Penfolds Saint Henri Shiraz 2020

Tasting

On the palate, this Australian wine reveals sublime roundness with velvety, integrated tannins. Notes of dark fruits, spices, and licorice then emerge, unfolding with intense freshness.

Food and wine pairing

Delicate meats will pair wonderfully with this cuvée.

Serving

The ideal serving temperature is between 61 and 64°F.

Cellaring

Accessible in its youth, this magnificent red wine from Penfolds will develop its full complexity by 2045.

An iconic Australian estate with unique savoir-faire

The estate

A symbol of excellence, the Domaine Penfolds has stood as an emblem of great Australian wines since the early 20th century, thanks in particular to the tenacity of a bold figure: Mary Penfold. The famed Briton and her husband Christopher Rawson arrived in Australia in 1844 and quickly acquired a 200-hectare estate in the heart of Adelaide. Enchanted by this winegrowing setting, Mary Penfold then devoted herself body and soul to managing the estate, making it the largest wine producer in South Australia.

Marked by depth, elegance, and complexity, Penfolds wines have been praised by critics for decades and have garnered countless awards for their quality.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from several Penfolds estate parcels located in Tasmania, Tumbarumba, and Adelaide Hills. The wine thus reflects a range of the best terroirs of Australia but remains above all deeply characterized by the Penfolds House style.

Aging

This cuvée from Southern Australia is aged for 12 months in large oak foudres over 50 years old.

Grape varieties

Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.