{"product_id":"2022-st-henri-shiraz-penfolds-south-australia-0-75l","title":"2021 St. Henri Shiraz Penfolds Barossa Valley 0.75 L","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e2021 St. Henri Shiraz Penfolds - Barossa Valley\/Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingle Vineyard Wine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003ePenfolds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e is one of Australia's most traditional wineries, \u003cstrong\u003efounded in 1844\u003c\/strong\u003e by Christopher and Mary Penfold. Today, the name stands for iconic red wines such as \u003cstrong\u003eGrange\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Henri Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e, which embody the stylistic diversity of the house. \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Henri was first vinified in the 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e (1957 first commercial vintage), and has since been considered a deliberate \u003cstrong\u003ecounterpart to Grange\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the latter focuses on aging in new barriques, St. Henri traditionally matures in \u003cstrong\u003elarge, old barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, so that fruit and origin are clearly in the foreground. The grapes in 2021 mainly come from the \u003cstrong\u003eBarossa Valley and McLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e, two of Australia's most renowned regions for Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe cuvée consists of \u003cstrong\u003e97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. After hand-picking, fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, followed by \u003cstrong\u003e12 months of maturation in large, used oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This aging gives the wine a special elegance, as it hardly absorbs any wood aromas, thus highlighting the fruit, fine spice, and silky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 St. Henri presents itself in \u003cstrong\u003edeep black-red with violet reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry licorice, dark cherry, and pomegranate\u003c\/strong\u003e unfold, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003ewhite chocolate, nutmeg, violet, and fine spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003epowerful yet elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dense, fine-grained tannins, a silky texture, and mineral depth. Notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewild cherry, toasted bread, graphite, and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e lead to an \u003cstrong\u003eendlessly long, exciting finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eFood recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eAn ideal accompaniment to \u003cstrong\u003erack of lamb with herb crust\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebraised beef with root vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egame dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, or hearty pasta dishes. It also reveals its complexity with \u003cstrong\u003eaged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e like Cheddar or Manchego. Perfect for festive menus or as a stand-alone in a large glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003ePeculiarities of the 2021 vintage in South Australia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe year 2021 brought optimal conditions in the \u003cstrong\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e: After a dry winter, late summer rains and a mild autumn ensured \u003cstrong\u003eeven ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e. The harvest was calm and methodical, allowing \u003cstrong\u003ehighly concentrated, healthy Shiraz grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e to be picked. The wines of the 2021 vintage are considered \u003cstrong\u003epowerful, elegant, and excellent for aging\u003c\/strong\u003e – a prime example of the classic Australian style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eiconic wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that has stood for an alternative interpretation of Australian Shiraz for over 70 vintages. It is the \u003cstrong\u003ecounterpart to the legendary Grange\u003c\/strong\u003e – less shaped by wood, but carried by \u003cstrong\u003efruit, minerality, and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. A wine of great elegance and long life, embodying the \u003cstrong\u003etimeless Penfolds signature\u003c\/strong\u003e and capable of maturing until 2045.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63517784473930,"sku":"2619","price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/St._Henri_Penfolds.jpg?v=1764716635","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2022-st-henri-shiraz-penfolds-south-australia-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}