{"product_id":"2017-st-hallett-blackwell-shiraz","title":"2017 St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, James Halliday | Barossa Shiraz with Energy, Focus and Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz brings a more finely drawn perspective to a familiar Barossa name. James Halliday's 97-point review singles out its energy, focus and finesse, calling it a joy to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on St Hallett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1944, St Hallett is deeply rooted in the Barossa Valley and its Shiraz tradition. Blackwell is a natural starting point for drinkers who enjoy the region's generous red-wine character but want definition as well as depth. What interests us about this vintage is Halliday's emphasis on precision rather than sheer weight: a wine to spend time with over a proper meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThink of Blackwell's familiar dark-fruited Barossa style as the starting point, with the 2017 review highlighting energy, focus and finesse rather than a detailed fruit-by-fruit tasting note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Halliday: “If it follows in the footsteps of the '16, it was crushed and destemmed, 10 days on skins, and 14 months in oak (30% new). It brings the energy, focus and finesse of '17 into high relief, making this a joy to taste.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking details in that review are conditional, not a confirmed technical specification for the 2017. \u003cstrong\u003e97 points, James Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry Barossa Shiraz for drinkers who value concentration with focus and finesse. Our suggested drinking window is 2026–2030, subject to storage and bottle condition, rather than a critic-issued cellaring recommendation. Serve around 16–18°C. Taste on opening, then give it 30–60 minutes of air if needed, decanting gently if sediment is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dark-fruited character associated with Blackwell and the focus Halliday highlights in the 2017 make it a satisfying match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/lamb\"\u003eslow-roasted lamb\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e. The wine's dark-fruit register complements the lamb's richly savoury, yielding texture, while its sense of energy keeps the pairing from feeling heavy, whether the lamb is slow-roasted with rosemary and garlic, gently braised with thyme, or roasted then finished over charcoal. Keep the jus savoury rather than sweet so the wine's finesse remains in focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt HK$199 per bottle, matching our existing 2018 listing's bottle price, this is an appealing way to explore a 97-point Barossa Shiraz without a special-occasion budget. The reason to choose it is not just the score: Halliday's description of energy, focus and finesse makes a persuasive case for opening it at the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2017-katnook-estate-cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003e2017 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e – Coonawarra cassis, cedar and savoury herbal definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2017-brokenwood-hunter-valley-shiraz\"\u003e2017 Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz\u003c\/a\u003e – A medium-bodied, earthy and savoury Hunter Valley expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-torbreck-old-vines-grenache-shiraz-mourvedre\"\u003e2023 Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre\u003c\/a\u003e – Juicy cherry and plum with spice and Rhône-blend complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life-is-too-short-to-drink-bad-wine.jpg?v=1778560509\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine cork\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46158127005765,"sku":"RDSHAU17SH00750","price":199.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/2018-st-hallett-blackwell-shiraz.jpg?v=1780384816","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2017-st-hallett-blackwell-shiraz","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}