ST HENRI
FIRST VINTAGE
1888 at Auldana Cellars. Revived in 1953; 1957 first commercial Penfolds release.
VARIETY
Shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.
ORIGIN
Multi-district blend, South Australia. Significant contr butions of shiraz from Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Robe and Bordertown; cabernet sauvignon from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills.
FERMENTATION
Stainless steel tanks with header boards at Nuriootpa. Some components are vinified at Magill Estate.
MATURATION
12 to 18 months in large old, oak vats (casks).
COMMENTS
Labelled Claret until 1989 vintage. Packaged in laser-etched bottles since the 1996 vintage. Released in many markets under screwcap since 2005.
A wine that can proudly grace any dinner table, in any establishment, anywhere.
PETER GAGO, Chief Winemaker
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