St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2002

St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2002James Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2005 This is the flagship of St Hallett's wines and has become one of the great icons of Australian wine. Shiraz grapes varying in age from 60 to 120 years old are sourced from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys. 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 one of the best

seven months later

the 2005 Pirathon winning a plethora of awards and being named No

"A blinder Cabernet

now released 18 months after harvest has a very distinctive style about it

Drink: 2014-2026+

Hill Paddock Winery produced its first wine in 2003 under the Gracedale Hills label

plum and raspberry aromas

The Real Review - 98 points (Tasted Mar 2013)

com – 18/20 points

with characteristic nuances of oriental spices

The rieslings

"The 2018 The Standish Shiraz (a sample blend from barrel) is a bit stalky (it's about 50% whole cluster)