1992 St Henri Shiraz
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The 1992 St. Henry Shiraz is a terrific example of the jammy, late harvest, port-like style that is displayed by some of Australia's biggest red wines. A viscous, deep-looking, dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by plenty of sweet, blackcurrant and jammy raspberry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, the wine reveals good acidity (no doubt added), well-integrated toasty wood, and a thick, rich, chunky finish. It is an outstanding, albeit monolithic Shiraz that should age well for 10-12 years, and, I suspect, improve in the bottle. Importer: PWG Vintners, USA, Inc., Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848
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About the producer
Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.