Ranked #19 of 294 2005 Shiraz from South Australia
95/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Similar nose to '04: nutmeg spice aromas with red fruits. Cranberry. Tautly tannic palate; sturdy and tight. Firm and a little forbidding in tannins. Needs a lot of time: very promising and packed with fruit, tannin and flavour. Needs 5 years at least, then drink for 35. A stand-out!
Tasted: 29/09/2007
Drink: N/A
The 2005 St. Henri Shiraz is matured for 16 months in large, seasoned oak vats and includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It exhibits a floral-accented perfume along with nutmeg, cinnamon, licorice, and blueberry. Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced, it displays a complex array of fruit and spice flavors leading to a lengthy, pure finish. Drink this stylish effort over the next 10-12 years. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) December, 2009 by Jay Miller