2024 St Hallett Faith Shiraz 6 Pack

93 POINTS

Ken Gargett - Winepilot

Ask a dozen Australian winelovers and critics to name wines which appear, year after year, in their top value lists and I would not be surprised if at least ten of them included this Barossa Valley gem. Wonderfully reliable, always cracking drinking and value on a level matching the Dutch purchase of Manhattan back in the 1620s (coincidently, one legend suggests that it was swapped for $24 of Venetian beads and trinkets, the very price of this wine, although apparently it was closer to 60 guilders which was around $1,000, but we digress, although given the current chaos, this might just be better buying). A dark, bruised plum hue, this is exuberant and generous. There are notes of black fruits, cherries, spices, a flick of vanilla, raspberries, herbs, mocha and coffee beans. This is seamless, balanced and juicy, with good intensity and impressive length. Seriously, what more do you want for this sort of dosh? Well focused with sleek tannins, this is still fresh and youthful. It will prove to be very enjoyable over the next ten years. I can think of no reason it should not be in your cellar.

91 POINTS

Tom Kline - Winepilot

An ever reliable value proposition makes this cuvée name apt. Spiced plum, garrigue, pan juices, blackberry, black pepper, subtle vanilla and a whisper of coal. An immediate thought is that we have another Faith Shiraz that has complexity belying its modest price point. The palate has a sluice of juicy dark fruit at the fore in the form of blackberry, black cherry and plum, with dried herbs, mocha, leather and black pepper in tow before an ample frame of grainy tannins and plum-drenched acidity define a finish of medium length. Does it hit ethereal heights? No. Is it a smashing wine for $24? Absolutely.

90 POINTS

Jeni Port - Winepilot

St. Hallett remains faithful, as always, to the heart and soul of Barossa Shiraz, capturing all the region’s richness of blackberry fruit, liveliness of spice and mouth filling generosity in this well-priced youngster. Sweet cassis aromas with black cherry, blueberry, anise – all upfront and appealing. The palate is plush, full bodied and sweet fruited, loaded in spice, red liquorice and chocolate. Framed in supple tannins it finishes with a nice touch of phenolic grip. A good all-rounder at a smart price.

Angus Hughson - Vinous

The 2024 Shiraz Faith is well packaged with bright aromas of dark cherry and mulberry with a gentle oak influence of spice. This is fleshy and supple. Notes of fruit pastilles and soft tannins suggest a short drinking window.