93 Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "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." 10/18
James Suckling
94 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "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." 06/19
Wine Spectator
95 Points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator: "Powerful and concentrated, with dark cocoa and Szechuan peppercorn aromas that mingle with the core of fig paste, plum and black cherry flavors. Shows a freshness to the fruit, but plenty of details gain momentum on the finish. The velvety tannins never get in the way. Drink now through 2039. 564 cases imported." 03/19
Decanter
94 Points, Anthony Rose, Decanter: "St Henri Shiraz is an atypical Penfolds icon, an echo of the so-called 'Hidden Granges' when Max Schubert was denied new oak by the Penfolds board. Matured for 12 months in large old oak vats, it's a cross-regional blend of 93% Shiraz and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, Robe, The Peninsulas, Wrattonbully, Adelaide Hills and Mt Benson. Its youthfully fine crème de mûre perfume is complemented by spicy cardamom and cinnamon, notes of game, fruitcake, cherry and cassis. It has good concentration and seamless textural finesse, supported by a fine backbone of fresh acidity and a savoury finish with great ageing potential. It would suit darker game such as grouse, or even ostrich. (Drink between 2022-2042)" 09/18
Other
94+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com: "The 2015 Shiraz St. Henri needed plenty of air to shine (I followed this wine for three days) but is a rich, beautiful wine. Ripe black raspberries, incense, minty herbs, and liquid violet notes all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, layered, concentrated Shiraz that's impeccably balanced. It doesn't have the broad, multi-dimensional texture found in the 2016s but is classic, focused, and structured. Give bottles another 3-4 years, and it will keep for 10-15 years. (Drink between 2021-2033)" 12/18
