St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2004 Friday, Feb 29 2008
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“Good things come to those who wait”..or so they say..and the same person probably sometimes says “Third time lucky”…but not so lucky this time Mister because I managed to get my hands on it first; it’s supposed to be the third bottle they have sent along. And Pants Pie it’s good. Cork enthusiasts will also be well pleased by the length and smoothness of the bark closure.
It smells of raspberries and dark berries, aniseed, chocolate, new leather, spice and coffee. Beautiful and nothing overdone. On the palate medium to full bodied with outstanding quality fruit - the flavours are of dark berry mixed with fresh pippy raspberry, licorice, chocolate and spice with an underlying dark Barossan savouriness that’s always so appealing. Smooth fine grained tannin, freshness and length of palate are hallmarks of this wine of superb balance and style. It’s so good it made me feel like rushing out and buying some.
Rated : 96 Points
Tasted : Feb08
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $75
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2008 - 2024
Source : Winery Sample
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March 1st, 2008 at 9:42 am| Quote |
This one immediately made the buy list after we tasted it just pre-release last September and I bought a 6-pack as soon as it was released. Unfortunately the RRP seems to have jumped about $10 recently, there may be some around with pricing based on the original release price if you get in quick. 1stChoice were still selling it locally (ACT) for mid-$50’s recently.
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 am| Quote |
That’s a very high score from you Gazza, I’m tempted to try to find a bottle or two, even at $75/btl. I don’t hesitate to recommend St Hallet Faith to friends and aquaintances who are prepared to pay up to $20 for a good Barossa shiraz. Pity about the cork closure of the Old Block though.
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 am| Quote |
I erroneously dropped the “c” from “acquaintances” - oops!
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:57 am| Quote |
It sounds like I should snaffle a couple or three if there are any still about. I’m sure I’ve been meaning to try one, but have never got around to doing so.
March 3rd, 2008 at 3:35 pm| Quote |
Another Aussie icon I’ve yet to try- it’s consistantly recommended to me, even with the $75 price tag. Am I right in thinking this is going to be approachable about now?
Agree with Daz about the Faith, it’s classic barossa for a tiddly sum.