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2019 Higher Earth Syrah, St Hallett

2019 Higher Earth Syrah, St Hallett

Eden Valley, Australia

This is St Hallett showing a cooler, more lifted side of its Shiraz mastery. From Eden Valley’s higher ground, it opens with blackberry, black cherry and dark plum, then moves into violet, black pepper, graphite, clove, dried herbs and a little smoky cedar. It is still unmistakably South Australian, but this is the sleek, aromatic, Syrah-styled expression rather than the broad-shouldered Barossa bruiser.

The palate is bold but finely drawn, with dark berry fruit, cherry skin, spice and a grippy, chalk-like tannin profile. There is concentration from the dry, low-yielding 2019 vintage, yet the wine keeps freshness, detail and elegance. It finishes long, savoury and peppered, with enough structure to drink well now with food or continue developing in the cellar.

For when you want Shiraz with altitude, perfume and a sharper suit.
Pairs with lamb rump, peppered steak, venison, mushroom pithivier, aubergine parmigiana, beef en croûte, or aged cheddar.

St Hallett is one of the Barossa’s defining Shiraz producers, established by the Lindner family in 1944 and widely known for its deep understanding of old vines, grower parcels and regional expression. Higher Earth shows the estate’s Eden Valley voice: cooler, more perfumed and more precise, with fruit selected from some of the finest Eden Valley parcels in the dry 2019 season. Individual parcels were handled separately in the winery, with some wild fermentation and 10% whole bunch, before maturation in French oak puncheons and hogsheads, 25% new, for 14 to 16 months.

Whats in the bottle
100% Syrah/Shiraz

Notable Awards
95 points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

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St Hallett is one of the great Barossa Shiraz names, established by the Lindner family in 1944 and now regarded as one of Australia’s most respected wine brands. From humble beginnings in fortified wines, the estate became a benchmark for Barossa reds, building its reputation around old vines, regional character and a deep understanding of the valley’s varied vineyard sites.

Shiraz is the heart of St Hallett. The winery is closely associated with the Barossa’s signature grape, from the much-loved Faith through to Blackwell and the flagship Old Block. These wines show the region’s generosity and depth, but with structure, polish and a clear sense of place. Halliday notes that St Hallett sources all its grapes from within the Barossa GI and is synonymous with Shiraz, with Old Block leading the range and Blackwell supporting it as one of the key premium bottlings.

What makes St Hallett especially compelling is its long commitment to old vines and to the subtle differences between Barossa sub-regions. The best wines are rich, dark-fruited and powerful, but never just about size. They carry spice, savoury detail, ageworthy tannin and the confidence of a producer that has spent decades refining what Barossa Shiraz can be.