

97 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY RATED BLACKWELL SHIRAZ FROM ICON ST HALLETTS
Vintage: | 2016 |
Source/Region: | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar mid term |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.60 |
Rating: | 0 |
Exceptionally deep in colour with an impenetrable inky black heart and an equally deep dark red black hue. Compelling aromas of ripe blackberries, liquorice and dark plums penetrate the olfactory senses with great intensity. Vanillin oak, subtle earthy dark chocolate, fennel and light pepper notes ensue. Rich, velvety ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice flavours engulf the full bodied palate, yet despite the sheer weight and opulence of fruit it still manages to retain its trademark sense of refinement. Lurking beneath are relatively firm tannins which give the wine a more muscular feel than recent vintages. Elements of spicy vanillin oak, earthy fennel and traces of pepper are also present. Superb power with a long chewy finish showing plenty of heft. Cellar 8-10 years.
97 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion
"Crushed/destemmed, 10 days on skins, 14 months in oak (30% new). the deep crimson colour holding right to the rim is a major come-on, and you won't be disappointed with the supple black fruits, spice and licorice that follow. A jackpot for a vintage that had every winery scrambling for space."
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