St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2021
- 94
- $165
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Sits deep in the glass, with liquorice and dark chocolate giving way to dark plum, clove, black pepper, old leather and flickers of meat. Rich and full bodied on the palate, with liquorice, leather and black pepper hovering over deep, intense fruit — blood plum and blackberry. Dark chocolate, coffee grounds and black olive brine linger through a finish of good length, carried by firm, grainy tannins. Bitter tones define the close. Lovers of Barossa Shiraz in the dark, brooding style will swoon.
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.
