2007 Australia

Grange is arguably Australia’s most famous wine and is officially listed as a Heritage icon of South Australia. Grange boasts an unbroken line of vintages from 1951 and clearly demonstrates the synergy between Shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.

Unmistakably Grange on the nose ripe, pungent, confronting, wrapped in darker elements (soy/cola/peat/ coal-dust, black liquorice with sesame, sea-weed, quince paste), followed by coffee & bitter chocolate overtones.

The palate is balanced and accessible; fresh and tight, defined by flavours of dates, freshly baked pecan-pie, custard tart. The oak is omnipresent, yet neither prominent nor ostentatious—completely assimilated. The tannins are neither obstructive nor aggressive, yet effortlessly conveying flavours.  Maturated 21 months in barrel and three years in bottle.

The 2007 vintage was challenging with low winter temperatures and accompanied by low winter rainfall. Dry conditions persisted throughout the growing season and resulted in low yields. Fruit ripened relatively quickly and was selectively
harvested earlier, parcel by parcel, pursuing full flavours, structure and balance.

A wine of true heritage – first made in 1957. St Henri is matured in fifty-year-old
giant oak vats and the wines texture and delicacy differentiates it from its stablemates.

Blended from sites across the southern end of South Australia, the St Henri Shiraz
has a classic nose of kirsch and menthol. Sweet, herby concentration on the nose is
followed by soft fine tannins and cassis fruit in the mouth. This is showing some
development already and is very much in a loose-knit, laid-back style.
Ben Upjohn, Berrys' Fine Wine Advisor