Penfolds, St. Henri Shiraz Vintage:2009 Here the soil speaks quite

Here the soil speaks quite clearly

Glass-staining ruby

This understated effort makes quite a statement yet it is a wine of gossamer fineness

with a mouthwatering finish

youthfully tannic finish

Penfolds, St. Henri Shiraz Vintage:2009 Here the soil speaks quiteThis is an incredibly deep colour, which belies its age. Even more impressive is the fulsome nose of iris, crme de cassis and raspberries. The palate is wonderfully complex and moreish, with flavours of liquorice, rosemary, violets, leather and sublime red and black fruits. It has wonderful intensity, drive, definition, generosity of texture and balance, remaining incredibly young and primary and only just beginning to hit its stride. A truly