St Hallett Higher Earth Syrah 2019
Barossa
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Note the 'Syrah', not 'Shiraz' – a clear sign of a more elegant incarnation of this grape. It's from St Hallett, a legend amongst Aussie wines with some of the finest vineyards in Oz. Hence the superb pure black fruit, floral and spice pepper notes.
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The Story Behind the Bottle
Founded by the Lindner family in 1944, St Hallett is a legend among Aussie wineries and boasts the top Halliday rating. Syrah in the wine's name is a clear indication that winemaker Helen McCarthy is aiming for a more elegant, northern Rhône style, rather than the more usual bold Barossa Shiraz. The grapes come from four sites in the Eden Valley, a region with vineyards up to 500 metres, so the climate is cooler and its wines fresher and more aromatic. Each parcel is fermented separately, at a lower temperature to capture the sappy freshness of the fruit, then aged 9-12 months in French oak to lend a delicate weave of oak spice to its pure fruit. A delicious fine red. Open early and serve with beef en croûte, lamb or aubergine parmigiano.
Founded by the Lindner family in 1944, St Hallett is a legend among Aussie wineries and boasts the top Halliday rating. Syrah in the wine's name is a clear indication that winemaker Helen McCarthy is aiming for a more elegant, northern Rhône style, rather than the more usual bold Barossa Shiraz. The grapes come from four sites in the Eden Valley, a region with vineyards up to 500 metres, so the climate is cooler and its wines fresher and more aromatic. Each parcel is fermented separately, at a lower temperature to capture the sappy freshness of the fruit, then aged 9-12 months in French oak to lend a delicate weave of oak spice to its pure fruit. A delicious fine red. Open early and serve with beef en croûte, lamb or aubergine parmigiano.
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