St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2017 (1500ml)

St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2017 (1500ml)This is the flagship of St Hallett's wines and has become one of the great icons of Australian wine. The 2017 Old Block Shiraz is a blend of fruit from the Barossa Valley (51%) and the Eden Valley (49%). The average age of the vines is 96 years old. The Barossa component provides the fundamental core of blackberry fruit, while the higher altitude Eden Valley component adds the cooler climate spicy elements and some savoury texture. "This is

enhanced by delicate notes of nectarine and wood spice

the fruit is destemmed

dense and powerful with pronounced dark chocolate

It’s been a rewarding journey and we are now regarded as the region's trailblazer for this variety

its best years are yet to come

but pretty much there

Best Single Vineyard Red or White - Royal Perth Wine Show 2017

The Klaveniek Vineyard is located on McMurtrie Road where the 20-year-old vines are on Biscay soils from the Kurrajong formation

the palate expresses lemon citrus and pear characters

I think that people are looking for things that are unique and of high quality

is thrilling

graphite and oyster shell