St Hallett Butcher’s Cart Shiraz 2022

The Barossa zone labelling suggests we might be tapping into vineyard sources across the wider Valley floor as well as the cooler Eden Valley to the east. This multi-Barossa sourcing philosophy is a St Hallett trait that has delivered many a fabulous Shiraz over the years, and there’s pretty good evidence in the glass here that we are in good stead. The nose carries excellent Shiraz aromas, dark berries and a suggestion of dark choc mint, with an intensity and depth that comes with subtle oak spice, probably a proportion of new French in the mix. Altogether a pleasing, darker fruited focus, still lively and energetic with a proper sticky tannin structure to hold the wine in your senses for a lengthy finish.