1993 St Henri Shiraz
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The 1993 Shiraz St. Henri offers a smoky, hickory, spicy-scented nose with hints of pepper and black fruits. More opulent and layered, with better flesh and fat than the Magill Estate, this chewy, concentrated, lusty Shiraz should drink well for 5-6 years. This winery continues to turn out an insipid selection of white wines, but the reds are all noteworthy, and some are reasonably good values. Importer: Southcorp Wines North America, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Deep red-ruby. Deep currant and crushed berry aromas, with wild notes of mocha and game plus floral, plummy elements that reminded me of Rioja. Sweet and quite oaky in the mouth, with a hint of strawberry and an herbal nuance. Again, rather Rioja-like. Finishes with slightly dry but even tannins. Attractive wine.
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.