- 1998 Penfolds Shiraz St. Henri - Australia, South Australia (4/12/2025)
From my late father's cellar, this bottle was in perfect condition. The only thing that betrayed the 27 years of age was that the tannins had largely melted away. There was still enough for structure, but beyond that it was silky, still quite fruity, and perfectly balanced. Small accents of leather, roasted game, and wood smoke added complexity, and the wine carried a lot of depth while only being mid-weight. Beautiful and elegant - wish I had a cellar full of this, but sadly the only bottle.
p.s. title is a bit of an Odd Job.