St Hallett Faith Shiraz 2025

St Hallet is a faithful household name to many, my extended family included and it is the Faith Shiraz that I have come to know and love for its consistency and generosity. Like a familiar hug it embraces you with soft plums, blackberries and dark cherries. Some bracken of woody herbs thyme and oregano. Tannins are always kept fine and powdery but provide enough foundation for it to age confidently even when forgotten in the depth of cellars for a number of years. It’s full and plush and really everything you are looking for when you seek out Barossa Valley frequently, for its price tag allows you to enjoy it for all occasions. I recommend drinking now or within 3-5 years. A spaghetti bolognese or cottage pie is the perfect comfort combo.

Tom Kline

Wine Critic at Winepilot

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.

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