{"product_id":"1989-penfolds-st-henri-shiraz-750ml","title":"1989 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMinor Label Stains\/Damage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1989 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz is a mature old-vintage release of one of Penfolds' most distinctive red wines. St Henri is often seen as a counterpoint to Grange: a high-quality Australian Shiraz that does not depend on new oak power, instead focusing on fruit depth, savoury development and long bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in the mid-1950s, with the first commercial vintage released in 1957, St Henri gained renewed recognition in the 1990s as collectors better understood its distinctive style. When young it is rich and plush; with age, it develops soft, earthy, mocha-like complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt Henri is matured in large old vats that allow the wine to develop while imparting minimal oak character. The focal point is Shiraz, expressed in a more traditional, fruit-led and savoury style than many new-oak matured Australian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1989 vintage has a reputation as a difficult and below-average year, yet this bottle has shown impressive resilience, with developed fruit, herb garden complexity and supple tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature 1989 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Penfolds label first commercially released in 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional old-vat matured Shiraz style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterpoint to Penfolds Grange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped earthy, mocha and savoury character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld-vintage Australian Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points - Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasted January 2003. Drinking window: 2001-2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-deep crimson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh red berry, earth, herb garden and tobacco aromas, with mature savoury development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully developed, with attractive mid-palate richness, supple fine tannins and persistent fruit. The finish is chalky and firm, showing impressive structure and resilience for the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast lamb, braised beef, game meats, mushroom dishes or firm aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mature old-vintage bottle. Best enjoyed now, with bottle condition, provenance and storage history especially important at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Penfolds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds is one of Australia's most important wine producers, founded in 1844 and renowned for long-lived red wines. St Henri remains one of the great alternative expressions within the Penfolds portfolio, offering a traditional, fruit-driven and old-vat matured style of Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Penfolds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine: St Henri Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Old large vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350138482990,"sku":"5580986529","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/495_1989_Penfolds_St_Henri_Shiraz_South_Australia_750ml_Minor_Label_Damage__Minor_Label_Stains.jpg?v=1784878188","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1989-penfolds-st-henri-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}