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It opens with blackberry, black plum and black cherry, then rolls into cocoa, baking spice, liquorice, vanilla, coffee bean and a little earthy warmth. It is full-bodied and deeply fruited, but the 2017 vintage gives it a welcome sense of lift and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eThe palate is rich, smooth and persistent, with black forest fruit, dark chocolate, sweet spice and broad, velvety tannins. Time in the bottle has started to soften the wine’s power, bringing more savoury depth and roundness to the fruit. It still feels bold and confident, but now with a little extra polish, making it very much ready for a steak, a BBQ, or just because you fancy a bottle of top-quality Ozzy Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"788\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Barossa Shiraz with richness, comfort and proper dinner-table presence.\u003cbr data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"884\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e beef Wellington, ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, barbecue brisket, venison pie, charred aubergine, or mature cheddar.\u003cbr data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a texture, it would be dark velvet over warm oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1102\"\u003eSt Hallett is one of the Barossa’s defining Shiraz names, established by the Lindner family in 1944 and now widely recognised for its deep understanding of the region’s old vines and varied vineyard sites. Blackwell was first released in 1994 in honour of Stuart Blackwell, the long-serving St Hallett winemaker whose work helped shape the estate’s reputation for rich, structured and ageworthy Barossa Shiraz. 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The tannins are ripe and dense imparting great structure and length to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly sourced from the vineyards in Padthaway, South Australia, where the soils are sandy loam over clay, formed on old lagoon sediments. These sandy soils lead to poor nutrient and water retention which helps to concentrate the flavours in the fruit. The vines are grown on single wire trellises, ensuring an open canopy. Drip irrigation is used in the vineyards to manage the water supply and reduce evaporation, as water is applied directly above the roots. 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Aromas of red cherry, plum and dried cranberry weave through layers of tobacco, vanilla pod, cedar and warm spice. The palate is silky yet vibrant, where supple fruit glides over fine-grained tannins, and that signature Rioja Alta acidity lends lift and clarity. Subtle notes of leather, cocoa and sweet oak linger long into a finish that feels endless. 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