Ranked #16 of 19 1992 Shiraz from South Australia
86/100
3 Stars
Huon Hooke
Bacon-fat, minty, fairly firm and lean, taut and a bit angular. Needs more flesh and richness.
Tasted: 29/09/2007
Drink: N/A
RP 90 points: The 1992 St. Henry Shiraz is a terrific example of the jammy, late harvest, port-like style that is displayed by some of Australia's biggest red wines. A viscous, deep-looking, dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by plenty of sweet, blackcurrant and jammy raspberry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, the wine reveals good acidity (no doubt added), well-integrated toasty wood, and a thick, rich, chunky finish. It is an outstanding, albeit monolithic Shiraz that should age well for 10-12 years, and, I suspect, improve in the bottle. Importer: PWG Vintners, USA, Inc., Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848
90 points. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) April 1997 by Robert Parker