2015 St. Henri Shiraz

We'd like to say: St Henri, 1895 – 2015: A style 120 years young! But, we don't know for sure.

Some records indicate the first St Henri may have been created as early as 1890!

St Henri: style conviction. Definition. Still a 'Claret' style, but not legally.

Distractingly a 7% Cabernet inclusion reminds us of earlier times, and its earlier moniker.

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

97/100

Black olive and plum notes form the base of the 2015 Shiraz St Henri, a wine that sees no new oak (it's aged entirely in old foudres).

This vintage includes 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives a bit of lift and a leafy, floral note on the nose.

It's medium to full-bodied, with a firm, structured feel and ample tannins to ensure 20-plus years of longevity.

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, www.robertparker.com

94/100

Anthony Rose, Decanter, www.decanter.com