{"product_id":"2018-st-hallett-old-block-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz is one of the Barossa’s benchmark old-vine Shiraz wines, combining impressive concentration with elegance, complexity and long-term ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst produced in 1980, Old Block is St Hallett’s flagship Shiraz and is crafted from carefully selected mature vineyards across the Barossa and Eden Valleys. The diversity of vineyard sites brings together the richness and depth of the Barossa Valley with the freshness, fragrance and structure associated with higher-elevation Eden Valley fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe excellent 2018 vintage produced a powerful yet beautifully balanced expression of Old Block. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum are complemented by violet, dark chocolate, cracked pepper, dried herbs and savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is concentrated and layered, with generous dark berry fruit supported by fine, structured tannins and balanced acidity. Subtle oak, spice and savoury characters provide additional complexity, leading to a long, polished and persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith several years of bottle development, the 2018 Old Block is beginning to show greater savoury complexity while retaining excellent fruit and structure. It can be enjoyed now with decanting or cellared further for more mature characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: St Hallett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine: Old Block Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Barossa \u0026amp; Eden Valleys, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety: Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Full-Bodied Dry Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: Now–2038+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing: Roast lamb, dry-aged beef, grilled ribeye, venison, slow-braised beef and mature cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wickman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806573035822,"sku":"1755638396","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2018StHallettOldBlockShiraz750ml.png?v=1792799190","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2018-st-hallett-old-block-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}