The Barossa Mag Winter 2018 | Page 47

WINE REVIEWS // THE BAROSSA MAG | 47
EDEN HALL
ST HALLETT
ST HALLETT
HAYES FAMILY
EDEN VALLEY
MATTSCHOSS
OLD VINE
WINES BAROSSA
RESERVE
SINGLE VINEYARD
GRENACHE
VALLEY SHIRAZ
RIESLING 2017
EDEN VALLEY
2016
2016
SHIRAZ 2016
A beautifully refined Eden Valley Riesling of lifted kaffir lime spice that captures the mood of the cool, slow-ripening 2017 season in focused lime and granny smith apple fruit, nuanced with a ripeness and fragrant exotic lift reminiscent of pink lady apple. It holds itself with impressive line and length, with the immediately approachable ripeness of the vintage contrasting a structure of stamina.
From the top of Mengler’ s Hill, the highest vineyard from which St Hallett sources, this is a characterful and structured style for lovers of Eden Valley Shiraz. It’ s tangy and bright, proudly proclaiming its cool altitude credentials in herbal notes and grippy, fine tannins and great length and focus that promise enduring potential.
There is fragrance and elegance here of wild strawberry and raspberry fruit, within a style of spice and dried herbs. Bright acidity well supports tannins of fine structure. 40 % whole bunch sits comfortably and lifts the spice and tannin grip, while upholding a refined and restrained style. It finishes long and well balanced.
A dense, brooding Shiraz of deep black purple potency that delivers the might of Ebenezer and Greenock without sacrificing fruit integrity or balanced poised. Finely structured tannins and balanced acidity provide confident support. Serve it blind to any selfrespecting Barossa lover and watch them guess it’ s worth double the price.
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