Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2018

Andrew Cullimore

Deep ruby centre , slightly wider ruby rim . Bit more herbaceous and medicinal nose , spicier dark fruits , touch tobacco , dried spice , smoky touch. Slight lighter focused fruit , spiced red plum , dark cherry. On the palate quite round and juicy , sweeter palate , smoky red plum , blueberry , dark cherry jam. Balanced acidity and slightly gritty but ripe , sweet tannins . Medium length . This is quite a contrast to the first two , the style of fruit is sweeter and lighter, and with time in the glass , more red cherry , strawberry notes appear. The finish is slightly sweeter and less harmonious than the first two , it is also very young so this might come with more time. Better in 5-10 years and will last well a further 5-10.

Paul K

Bought at Wally’s @ Resort World. Big fan of this store. Great selection and not insane prices. With $50 cork fee pretty much everywhere in Vegas, very good option. I will say they don’t have many wines that are “ready” outside of the high end room. Not rating yet as just popped in the room while watching women’s final. Heart says Iowa, bet says go SC.

Kenneth

Deep ruby, full body, round and smooth tannic , 14.5% alcohol, med intensity aroma, long finish, black fruit, black berry, plum, oak, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla, well balance

Brett Graham

A precocious melange of serendipitous paradox. This fruity tomb births a scent not smelled since the pharaohs, and a taste that hits the palette like a woman’s breasts gently brushing your face at the local bordelaise.