St Hallett

Blackwell Shiraz 2022

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  Vintage
  95 points Wine Pilot

Following the St Hallett methodology of focussing on district orientations for specific wines , this leading light in their Barossa Shiraz portfolio is sourced from the northern end of the region, including vineyards in the Greenock, Moppa and Ebenezer parishes. Dark fruits, classic Satsuma and blackberry, and immediately sophisticated in its expression, both wafting out of the glass and tasting within. The palate has all the Shiraz fruit concentration imaginable, yet bursting with crunchy crimson plum acidity for astonishing freshness given how deeply it is infused with intense Barossa Shiraz richness.

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  Vintage
  95 points Wine Pilot

Regan: First released in 1994 to celebrate head winemaker Stuart Blackwell (who is an excellent birdlife photographer, by the way) for over 30 years of service. With fruit mostly from the Northern end of the Barossa Valley and matured in American oak. Deep and fragrant: baking spices, rose petals, hibiscus flower, cocoa, blackberry and grilled blood plum. Oak influenced tones of bourbon and vanilla bean paste, along with chocolate brownie give a comforting wrap over all. Layered and complex. The tannins are ripe and elegant, supporting the full bodied structure holding that potent and concentrated fruit. Has decades ahead of it.