The Tabernacle

Live Virtual Auction, 10 July 2022

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 27
  • Penfolds; St. Henri Claret; 1970; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

1970 St. Henri Claret
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

Penfolds was founded by Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold in 1844, who arrived in Australia with their vine cuttings in hand. They had no prior history in winemaking but set about inventing tonics, brandies, and fortified wines. Mary took charge, blending the wines to her taste and enforcing the winemaking philosophies that Penfolds still follows today. Penfolds Grange was created in the 1950s and holds a high reputation worldwide.

Sublime, voluptuous, beguiling, inviting, opulent, layered. These are some of the words often used to describe Penfolds Grange. Unlike the most expensive wines of Europe, Grange is not a single vineyard production, but rather a carefully blended composition of high-quality grapes harvested from a wide region. The craft and expertise that goes into each vintage gives Penfolds Grange its prestige pedigree.

Provenance

The Distell Tabernacle - Stellenbosch

Critics Ratings

‘Penfolds St Henri is a multi-regional South Australian blend, primarily based on Shiraz, although it still honours the original style. The wine is matured in seasoned large oak vats for around 15 to 18 months before bottling. St Henri Shiraz possesses a unique stature in the story of Australian wine. With its proven style and aging potential, it is a favourite among Penfolds collectors.’ - Penfolds.com.au

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