St Hallett Faith Shiraz 2023 

Juicy blackberry, black plum and dark cherry are foiled by charry oak, sprinklings of brown spice, coal and mocha notes, all of which makes for balanced and attractive perfume at this price point. The palate has a bitter mocha and dark chocolate opening, sitting above black fruits, black pepper spice and coal. It’s juicy and forward, though not overtly so, with fine bitter cacao tannins framing a finish of medium length. All in all, this isn’t a blockbuster structurally, nor is it in the fruit bomb camp. St Hallett has done a fine job of offering up a $24 Barossa shiraz that punches above its weight.