St Hallett Faith Shiraz 2023
- 91
- $24
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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.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
