St Hallett Higher Earth Syrah 2019

Founded by the Lindner family in 1944, St Hallett is a legend among Aussie wineries and boasts the top Halliday rating. Syrah in the wine's name is a clear indication that winemaker Helen McCarthy is aiming for a more elegant, northern Rhône style, rather than the more usual bold Barossa Shiraz. The grapes come from four sites in the Eden Valley, a region with vineyards up to 500 metres, so the climate is cooler and its wines fresher and more aromatic. Each parcel is fermented separately, at a lower temperature to capture the sappy freshness of the fruit, then aged 9-12 months in French oak to lend a delicate weave of oak spice to its pure fruit. A delicious fine red. Open early and serve with beef en croûte, lamb or aubergine parmigiano.