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St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2004
St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2004
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St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2004


Syrah/Shiraz

from Barossa Valley, Australia

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2002
Australian Wine Companion Australian Wine Companion 96 point ratingAustralian Wine Companion Australian Wine Companion 96 point rating
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 93 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 93 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 92 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 92 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 90 point rating
1995
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 91 point rating
Price: $63.99
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Item No. 95530 
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

An acknowledged icon of the Barossa, St. Hallett Old Block is an elegant and seamless Shiraz widely recognized as world class. It is derived purely from low cropping old vines of 60 to over 100 years of age.

critical acclaim:

"Has sweet berry fruit on the fore-palate, then coasting along towards the finish; I wonder whether there were subliminal cork oxidation issues for what should have been a spectacular wine. Cork."

92 Points

Australian Wine Companion

"Reminiscent of a big, old-fashioned California Zinfandel, with dark, ripe fruit flavors and a hint of volatility as the finish keeps ringing. Drink this with a hearty chunk of rare roast."

91 Points

Wine Spectator

"Opaque purple. Explosively perfumed bouquet of jammy cherry and blackberry, anise pastille, vanilla bean and pungent herbs. Pliant dark berry flavors offer a striking blend of depth and energy, with slow-building tannins adding an impression of structure. Nicely balanced for such an opulent wine, finishing with excellent thrust and lift. This hits pretty much every nook and cranny of the palate but shows no undue weight or lack of vivacity."

91 Points

International Wine Cellar

"Named for a block of 120-year-old vines, this includes fruit from other sources as well, all 60 years or older. Full-on dark plum flavor gives a sense of fully mature grapes without any shade of overripeness. The tannins have an equally dark cocoa richness. Tangy, red- apple skin acidity stands a little apart from the wine, adding zest that may integrate with more time in bottle."

90 Points

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