Ranked #2 of 244 2007 Shiraz from South Australia
95/100
5 Stars
Bob Campbell
Aromatic and very sexy red with a surprisingly seductive and slippery texture. Plum, chocolate/mocha ( a character I often attribute to oak, but not in this case). Hints of leather, floral and spice. 100%Shiraz (unusually). Lacks concentration of early vintages
Tasted: 13/05/2011
Drink: N/A
RP 93 points: Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 St Henri Shiraz is a little closed at this stage, revealing subtle earthy notes over crushed blackberries, pencil lead, toast, game, smoky bacon and tree bark. Medium bodied, elegantly fruited and still very tight-knit, the palate offers beautiful purity structured with firm chewy tannins and very crisp acid that should see it through a long life. Consider drinking it 2013 to 2022+.
93 points. Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2012 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown