St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2018

St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2018This is the flagship of St Hallett's wines and has become one of the great icons of Australian wine. The 2018 Old Block Shiraz is a blend of fruit from the Barossa Valley (66%) and the Eden Valley (34%). 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. "The palate is soft

which are sharpened by a spicy element

as Penfolds' greatest Granges do

The Great Western Vineyard forms the heart of Seppelt's Great Western operation and comprises 118 hectares of vines that surround the historic winery

bitter chocolate and more on the palate

80% seasoned)

"An historic site of old vine material melded to American oak

mint and rhubarb

The name gives a nod to the long history of McLaren Vale supplying top quality fruit to other regions without any recognition – labelling laws have improved that situation

red granite soil found on part of the property

White peach

There's a certain amount of sulphide flint adding another layering of complexity

the suppleness of Pinot Meunier (30 to 40%) and the finesse of Chardonnay (20 to 30%)