{"product_id":"2003-penfolds-st-henri-shiraz-750ml","title":"2003 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jeremy Oliver · 2003 Vintage · Tasted: Jan 2004\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2011 to 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — CellarTracker · 2003 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Wine Front · 2003 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds St Henri is a multi-regional South Australian blend, primarily based on Shiraz, although it still honours the original style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSt Henri is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on new oak. It was created in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957) and gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured in old, 1460 litre oak vats that allow the wine to develop while imparting no oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 growing season in southern Australia was generally regarded as warm, starting with a dry winter and a warm, clear spring. This was followed by some episodes of heat through the summer, whilst cooler weather towards the end of the season relieved the vines in the run up to vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSt Henri Shiraz possesses a unique stature in the story of Australian wine. With its proven style and aging potential, it is a favourite among Penfolds collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson with a dark core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose, showing no signs of oak, is altogether different to its Shiraz partners: Grange; RWT; and Magill Estate. Chocolate and mocha aromas are woven with Christmas pudding spices, cinnamon\/nutmeg and fig and prune. The primary notes of stewed, dark berry fruits are counter-balanced by secondary notes of demi-glace and roasting pan juices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is seamless with St. Henri's trademark, glossy and silky mouthfeel. Wild raspberry and loganberry fruits align with 'finessed' tannins and a refreshing acidity to aid palate tightness, inducing a continuum through (not across) the mid-palate. 2003 is a solid St. Henri release and a great example of this wine in a challenging vintage - reaffirming its 50+ year-old credentials through thick and thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley \/ Clare Valley \/ McLaren Vale \/ Langhorne Creek \/ South Australia \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 15 months in large, old, 1460 litre oak vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Unoaked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity TA: 6.6 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity pH: 3.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Peter Gago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership: Treasury Wine Estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45364036894806,"sku":"1488996814","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/2003PenfoldsSt.HenriShiraz.png?v=1783651234","url":"https:\/\/caseycellars.com.au\/zh\/products\/2003-penfolds-st-henri-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Casey Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}