Description
Juicy plum and cherry flavours combined with a dark chocolate and vanilla framework to create a full bodied but soft, cascading Barossa Shiraz experience.
The Story
Located in the heart of Australia's iconic Barossa wine region, St Hallett has been producing great wines since it was established in 1944. All fruit used in the St Hallett wine is grown in the Barossa. The Barossaâ≢s rich and diverse range of vines and soils- that allows them to craft and exciting range of full flavoured and unique textured wines which are savoured around the world and recognised as benchmarks of the region. The Gamekeeperâ≢s Shiraz showcases the lushness of the Barossaâ≢s most iconic variety - Shiraz. Pure red fruits and lifted spices of cinnamon and nutmeg are encased in soft coating tannins on an elegant palate with a long, savoury finish.
The Wine
The Gamekeeperâ≢s Shiraz showcases the lushness of the Barossaâ≢s most iconic variety - Shiraz. Juicy plum and cherry flavours combine with a dark chocolate and vanilla framework to create a full bodied but soft, cascading Barossa Shiraz experience.
St Hallett Gamekeeperâ≢s Shiraz is lifted and pretty with lively purple fruit characters and a floral hint. Thereâ≢s a deeper, savoury layer that adds complexity. Pure red fruits and lifted spices of cinnamon and nutmeg are encased in soft coating tannins on an elegant palate with a long, savoury finish. A great social wine to pair with anything cooking on your BBQ.
â∠ÂAn accessible, user friendly and quite frankly joyous wine; enjoy and be happy. Good value.ââ¬ÃÂ- James Halliday, 2013
â∠ÂThe bouquet offers a vibrant array of red fruits, florals and some fruitcake spice; the palate is medium-bodied, soft and supple, looking to provide an accessible, user friendly and quite frankly joyous wine; enjoy and be happy. Good value.ââ¬ÃÂ- James Halliday, 2013
- Halliday rated 89 points (2010 Vintage)
- Bronze Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2012 (2010 vintage)