Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2022

Offers a little less of the classic St. Henri style – the comforting old lounge leather savouriness is now discreetly a little fresher – but the usual plush richness remains. The ’22 is down to earth in tone and delivery. It is a wine of the soil, dusty and hearty in blackberry, cassis fruits, red plum, spices, herbal notes and a light savouriness.  A sprig of bay leaf adds a warm, familiar note. And yet the overall impact is one of freshness, poise, delivered via fine, firm tannins. It shows every sign of enjoying its drinking moment right now although St. Henri fans will know that it has considerable lasting qualities.