Ranked #15 of 21 1999 Shiraz from South Australia
91/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Fragrant raspberry and cassis-like fruit-driven aromas; hints of nutmeg and cranberry; elegant but ripe and clean and focused. Very fine tight focus. Needs time still. Best now to 24 years plus
Tasted: 29/09/2007
Drink: N/A
87 Points Robert Parker
The deep dark ruby/purple-colored 1999 Shiraz St. Henri possesses clean black currant, cherry, and earth-like notes with a hint of pepper in the background. Medium-bodied, slightly compact, but tasty, it should be drunk over the next 4-5 years.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. August, 2003
93 Points James Halliday
Bramble, briar and spice aromas; then a palate with bitter chocolate, licorice and blackberry joining the background components of the bouquet; very well handled tannins; Penfolds is on top of this aspect of the game. Drink to 2015.
James Halliday. January, 2022
The deep dark ruby/purple-colored 1999 Shiraz St. Henri possesses clean black currant, cherry, and earth-like notes with a hint of pepper in the background. Medium-bodied, slightly compact, but tasty, it should be drunk over the next 4-5 years. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) August, 2003 by Robert Parker