2016 Penfolds Shiraz St. Henri
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Timbalimba wrote:
94 Points
Friday, October 25, 2019 - Perhaps a bit more muted than in previous vintages, the Henri still brings all the raw fruit and freshly cut herbs that you could have wanted, with sloe and blue fruit aromatics, showcasing the virtual grassy knoll of everything herbal, mints and basil, toasted oak, fabulous viscosity. Fab intro to the greats of Penfolds although it's getting more expensive every year.
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Comment posted by Brentw1:
10/25/2019 2:27:00 PM - Great review and nice to get a report on progress. I won’t be opening any of my 2016’s for at least another 10 years however. This is a wine that really repays patience. I have St Henri going back to 2007 and I really regret opening some of them too early.
Comment posted by Timbalimba:
10/25/2019 8:42:00 PM - Thank you, very kind. I try to open one of these on release and stick the rest in the cellar. I haven't bought every year but there are maybe ten vintages in the dark place. In line with your advice, I'm looking forward to long-term pleasure. And as with all great wine, I wish I was a billionaire.... I would drink St Henri every month: young, middle aged, and perfectly mature...