St Hallett Faith Shiraz 2004

Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2006

St Hallett Faith Shiraz has a reputation as one of the Barossa Valley's best value wines. It is where the journey starts for many St Hallett lovers. Grapes for the Faith Shiraz are sourced from vineyards across the Barossa, including Lyndoch in the south to Eden Valley in the west, providing a cross-section of flavours that arise from the differences in climate and soils.

"How the team at St Hallett can deliver such a young wine to market in such a drinkable form is truly amazing. It has wonderful Barossa plum and blackcurrant flavours with a soft rich palate."  Fergus McGhie

Expert reviews

"The new release 2004 St Hallett Faith Shiraz can only further enhance Faith's growing reputation as one of the Barossa's best value wines produced. A soft, rich, medium-bodied shiraz; with masses of ripe plum fruit, deft oak and spice flavours; finishing long, juicy and clean with very soft, fine-grained tannins. A small amount of wine left in the glass overnight showed absolutely no signs of oxidation the following day - a sure sign of both the wines pedigree and its cellaring potential. A steal at the price."  Nick Munday, Canterbury Wines

"Matt Gant has made his best ever Faith Shiraz in 2004. This snake hipped, clean shaven muskateer has not only re-discovered his faith, but he's also decided to share it with us. We are not worthy."  Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2006

"How the team at St Hallett can deliver such a young wine to market in such a drinkable form is truly amazing, especially when you consider that this vintage is sealed with a screw cap. It has wonderful Barossa plum and blackcurrant flavours with a soft rich palate. Certainly a foolproof choice if you are looking for a sub $20 red for the next dinner party."  Fergus McGhie, Canberra Times - Best Value Wines of 2005

"This is one of the most reliable labels in the Barossa for good drinking at a reasonable price… It's medium-bodied but doesn't stint on flavour. Indeed, it's more digestible than most of the famous Barossa blockbusters and has some fruit sweetness and lovely balance."  The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide – 90 points

"Bright colour; attractive juicy berry fruits; good oak and tannin support. 14º alc. Drink Now - 2010."  James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion - 90 points

"It's a well-balanced dry red of middleweight proportions that holds sweet and savoury flavours and just enough dry tannin to add a gentle grip to the satisfying finish. A bargain."  Paddy Kendler, Herald Sun  ★★★★(★)

"Faith Shiraz is always very good value and this is no exception... The colour is deep and purplish and it smells of blackberries. Smoky oak is subtle, and the palate is ripe with fine texture and good persistence. A satisfying, well-priced red."  Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure Uncorked  ★★★★

"There's no missing the good, honest fruit with hints of licorice and spice. The palate is fresh, the tannins fine and the flavour persistent. Very good drinking."  Lester Jesberg, Winewise - Highly Recommended ★★★★

"Delicious: supple, ripely flavored, and full bodied, with blackberry, clove, and cedar aromas/flavors, good balance, and a very long finish. Terrific value."  Ronn Wiegand MW, Restaurant Wine (US)

Awards

100 Best Australian Wines 2006 - Matthew Jukes
Best Value Wines of 2005 - Canberra Times 

About the winery

Established in 1944 by the Lindner Family, St Hallett represents the very spirit and soul of winemaking in the Barossa. For most of that time it was owned, or part-owned, by one family, the pioneering Lindners, who arrived in the Barossa from Silesia in 1838. In 2017, St Hallett was acquired by Accolade. 

St Hallett sources all grapes from within the Barossa and is synonymous with the region's icon variety, shiraz. From the beginning, St Hallett understood the importance of saving old vines and focusing on varieties that thrive in the Barossa region. Strong long-term relationships with focused and passionate growers give St Hallett access to the Barossa's most prized vineyards, some of which were planted over 100 years ago. Over the years, St Hallett has built up a deep understanding of the rich tapestry of vineyard sites and climates in the Barossa and sources the finest vines and highest-quality parcels of fruit the Barossa can offer.

Old Block Shiraz (using grapes from Lyndoch and Eden Valley) is their flagship wine, supported by Blackwell Shiraz (using grapes from Greenock, Ebenezer and Moppa Hills).