St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. Released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood. Proudly, a wine style that hasn’t succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains shiraz.
The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.
?Full bodied, generous, ripe, rich and soft. Showing stewed, almost candied fruit characters of blackcurrant, boysenberry, blueberries and cherry. The mid palate is spicy with black pepper and charcoal.
The finish is long, soft and clean showing a clove like recurrence and nutty backbone.
Crisp and elegant Chardonnay with citrus fruit, subtle oak, and a long, satisfying finish.
Picardy Shiraz ia an elegant, complex, rich, cool climate style wine, this variety is exceeding expectations and will continue to improve through cellaring.
Deep and dark in personality a dense core of spicy fruit, excellent complexity and fine, powdery tannins.
This is a multi-layered wine which shows the best of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Intense bouquet of complex dark red fruits, herbs and spice. The aged Sparkling Red base gives the wine nuances of raisin and a soft, mellow texture. It has been made to be delicious on release but will age for a long time in the cellar.
Ripe blackberry and plum, with a hint of spice. Festive fizz and a deliciously dry finish.
Organic, unfiltered, no sulfites - give this wine a little air and enjoy the brusk aromas, flavours and tannins!
Super Limited!
A compilation of Sami-Odi's finest and most regal casks procured from the Hoffmann families two oldest plantings; DW-OLD & ER-27.
Super Limited!
An unvintaged assemblage composed of casks from 2024 (37%), 2023 (32%), 2022 (12%), 2021 (8%), 2020 (4%), 2019 (3%), 2018 (1%), 2017 (2%), 2016 + 2015 (1%).
Crisp and zesty Hunter Valley Chardonnay with refreshing citrus and a smooth finish.
Rich, dark fruit and spice flavours with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish.
Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale Shiraz is deep violet in colour, with aromas of black currant, red currant and dark cherry which lead to a pleasant earthiness with a hint of black pepper.
Currants and red berries dominate a rich palate which included dark cherry, plum and sweet spices.
Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale Shiraz is deep violet in colour, with aromas of black currant, red currant and dark cherry which lead to a pleasant earthiness with a hint of black pepper.
Currants and red berries dominate a rich palate which included dark cherry, plum and sweet spices.