St Hallett Higher Earth Syrah 2022 is a refined, cool‑climate Eden Valley take on Barossa shiraz – medium‑bodied, fragrant and beautifully poised rather than big and burly. It showcases the higher‑altitude “higher earth” vineyards with a focus on elegance, spice and fine structure.

The wine opens with layers of red fruits – alpine strawberry and sweet cherry – laced with bracken, wintergreen and warm spice. On the palate, you can expect dark cherry and red berry fruit, black pepper, sage, roasting‑meat complexity, licorice and crushed stone, all carried on a concentrated yet silky line with impeccable, fine long‑chain tannins and a persistent, savoury finish. It’s both fragrant and serious, built to reward a bit of air and time in bottle.

Food‑wise, St Hallett Higher Earth Syrah 2022 is ideal with roast duck and duck‑fat potatoes, herb‑crusted lamb rack, chargrilled mushrooms or wood‑fired pork dishes. It also works beautifully with charcuterie and hard cheeses, and has the structure to cellar comfortably for close to a decade, especially under good conditions.