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1996 St Hallett Shiraz Faith
Vineyard: St. Hallett
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Varietal: Shiraz
Style: Red
Region: Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Barossa
Other Vintages: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1995 1992
Drink By: 2007
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  • Wine.com
    St Hallett sources Shiraz fruit from our own vineyards, and growers vineyards in the Barossa and Eden Valleys. The wines selected for the Faith Shiraz are matured for up to 18 months in a mixture of new, and one to three year old American oak barrels. This produces a full flavoured Shiraz with the emphasis on vibrant spicy fruit and subtle oak. The colour of the Faith is deep crimson with a light purple hue. It has lively fresh berry fruit with hints of violets. The palate is well balanced and ...
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/15/98
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 90 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>