2012 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
Winery
St Hallett
Vintage
2012
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
- Barossa Valley
Alcohol (%)
13.7
Purchase Price ($)
80
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Purchase
St Hallett have wines for every level, the Blackwell is a perennial favourite when it comes to consistent quality and value for money. The Old Block which is sourced from vineyards that range from ~73 - 106 years old is a step up again.
The wine has a lifted nose of spiced plum and vanilla oak, the palate has tremendous balance and poise, it will age almost indefinitely. There is a slight leathery aspect to the beautifully structured red berry fruits, tannins are plush, but supporting. Tremendous length to finish balancing all of the wines inputs.
The wine has a lifted nose of spiced plum and vanilla oak, the palate has tremendous balance and poise, it will age almost indefinitely. There is a slight leathery aspect to the beautifully structured red berry fruits, tannins are plush, but supporting. Tremendous length to finish balancing all of the wines inputs.