Ranked #2 of 244 2007 Shiraz from South Australia
95/100
5 Stars
Bob Campbell
Aromatic and very sexy red with a surprisingly seductive and slippery texture. Plum, chocolate/mocha ( a character I often attribute to oak, but not in this case). Hints of leather, floral and spice. 100%Shiraz (unusually). Lacks concentration of early vintages
Tasted: 13/05/2011
Drink: N/A
93 Points Robert Parker
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 St Henri Shiraz is a little closed at this stage, revealing subtle earthy notes over crushed blackberries, pencil lead, toast, game, smoky bacon and tree bark. Medium bodied, elegantly fruited and still very tight-knit, the palate offers beautiful purity structured with firm chewy tannins and very crisp acid that should see it through a long life. Consider drinking it 2013 to 2022+.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. December, 2011
95 Points James Halliday
The colour is bright and deep, the bouquet with black fruits, some meaty aromas and potent spice and licorice components. In the mouth, the flavours are overwhelmingly of black fruits, with echoes of the spice and licorice of the bouquet, and a hint of tobacco. The ripe, but fine, tannins attest to the skills of the winemaking team. Drink to 2030.
James Halliday. July, 2021
92 Points Tyson Stelzer
A lesser St Henri, from a challenging, fast-ripening year. 100% shiraz, with Robe leading the blend, then McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra and Adelaide Hills. A fragrance of violets carries through the bouquet and palate, with nuances of pepper and blueberries. Stewy fruit notes, candied strawberries and a dryness to the finish detract, but texture, fruit focus and persistence save the day. Drink 2017 - 2022.
Source: Tyson Stelzer. April, 2011
RP 93 points: Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 St Henri Shiraz is a little closed at this stage, revealing subtle earthy notes over crushed blackberries, pencil lead, toast, game, smoky bacon and tree bark. Medium bodied, elegantly fruited and still very tight-knit, the palate offers beautiful purity structured with firm chewy tannins and very crisp acid that should see it through a long life. Consider drinking it 2013 to 2022+.
93 points. Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2012 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown