2007 Oak Shiraz

Penfolds St Henri is a highly successful and alternative expression of Shiraz and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any 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 ...

Dark red. Opulent glaceed fruits nose - saturated blueberry andsatsuma plum elude from a freshly mixed summer berry compote. Stylish cedary oak marries with mixed spices and an element of (Gorgonzola) blue-vein cheese. Aromatically decries Barossa, and Shiraz - but not separately, as per these words! On the palate firm, lively and vibrant. Cola and a flavor sensation not dissimilar ...

A vibrant plum red colour, this wine has an elegant nose of spice, pepper and blackberries typical of Shiraz from this region. These flavours continue on the long, full palate where they are complimented by firm, fine tannins and spicy French oak characters. Very appealing to drink now but built to cellar with confidence for at least ten years.

The 2007 Killerman's Run Shiraz shows a nose of ripe, bold Shiraz fruits and rich mocha notessupported by the French and American oak. A sweet mid palate of plums and blackberries, softripe, tannins and depth of character create a wine with both power and finesse that showcasesthe appeal of Australian Shiraz - richly fruit driven, balanced and powerful.