The 1971 St. Henri Shiraz is a wine that I have tasted twice, both deeply impressive. This second example sports a decedent nose that is surfeit with ripe red berries suffused with smoked meats and dark chocolate, later autumn leaves. There is great intensity with faint nougat notes emerging. The full-bodied palate might not be quite as refined as the Grange (when it is on form) but gifted the opportunity to taste them side-by-side, this is more exuberant and playful. Pliant and sensual tannins provide a caressing texture (some bottles showing an Italian delicatessen note on the aftertaste.) Wonderful.