St Hallett Higher Earth Syrah 2018

Stuart McCloskey, tasted May 2025 "Gloriously perfumed bouquet, which is jampacked with raspberry liqueur, blueberry, fig, fresh oak, dried herbs, fresh sage and baking spices.. Aromatics deepen and become more evocative with further aeration - irony seaweed along with graphite. The palate is medium-bodied, the tannins are mellifluous and work in harmony with the succulent fruit. The flavours and textures could glide all day long. Blue and black fruits are ripe and abundant, but with a freshness of acidity that counterbalances perfectly. Immensely charming and high-up on the ‘classy’ list. Clearly, and without stating the obvious, this feels cool climate, silken, slippery, sleek, and seductive. The flavours gently rock and roll you, and she gets better the longer you spend with her. Beautiful drinking and will continue to age for at least a further 5-8 years. Decant for an hour or two. I used Zalto Burgundy glassware as I wanted to keep the bouquet locked in. 

A word on pricing: I regularly moan about rising prices (justified or not). Current vintages sell for around £30 ($65) per bottle and are worth every penny. We are so fortunate for Accolade / Vinarchy’s continued generosity as this is circa 30% off where it should be. Fabulous wines…"

96 Points (Gold) - Tyson Stelzer, Halliday.com 13 August 2021 "Average 25yo vines from across Eden Valley; matured in seasoned French oak barrels. St Hallett's deep reach into the great sites of the Eden Valley and its blending wizardry forge an exquisite take on this great vintage. At once concentrated and vibrant, spice-laden and enduring. Impeccably constructed tannins draw out a finish of pinpoint detail and lingering persistence."

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