A very silky and approachable edition with a fresh, leathery edge, ahead of mainly redder fruit, pastry, cedar, leaves and a dried eucalyptus-leaf note. The palate is long, silky and supple with a succulent array of redder fruit and blackberry notes. Super primary and elegant. This is a young pup, nicely proportioned but slightly simple for now. Give it plenty of time in the cellar. A blend of 93 per cent shiraz and seven per cent cabernet sauvignon, sourced from McLaren Vale, Robe, The Peninsulas, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Adelaide Hills and Mt. Benson. Try from 2025.
Nick Stock, Nov 2018

Black olive and plum notes form the base of the 2015 Shiraz St Henri, a wine that sees no new oak (it's aged entirely in old foudres). This vintage includes 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives a bit of lift and a leafy, floral note on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, with a firm, structured feel and ample tannins to ensure 20-plus years of longevity.

Fruit from McLaren Vale, Robe, the Peninsulas, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Adelaide Hills, Mt Benson. 93% Shiraz, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Low spring and summer rainfall, mild temperatures, lower than anticipated yields. Picked earlier than usual. 12 months in large oak vats of more than 50 years. TA 7 g/l, pH 3.66. Dark purple. Intense. Very rich and spicy. Lots of sinew and structure. Again, a sudden end. But good leathery fruit and polish. (JR)