what the hell am I talking about?Tonight we decided to have Turkish Pide (it's bloody good!) and drank it with St Hallett 1998 Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Still, you asked, where the hell are the Germans?
For those of you who don't know, the Barossa Valley in South Australia was settled largely by Germans in the late 18th century. And many families there today are their direct descendant.
Onto the wine.... 1998 was ranked as a 10 out of 10 vintage for Barossa Valley. Big rich ripe fruit which was destined to mature if handled correctly. Ten years on, this wine has tonnes of plums, good oak and fruit integration, and good depth.
The flavours are typical Barossa, lots of fruit, spice, and a touch of sweetness. Many Australian wines of 1998 vintage promised good cellaring potential including this one. Many fell short, but this wine kept its promise and could have slept for a further five years.
Purchased price was around AUD15.00 in 2002. Have seen this exact wine for sale for around AUD 90.00. St Hallet doesn't always release a Cabernet Sauvignon, but when they do, it sells for around the same price as their Faith Shiraz at around AUD 21.00. Well worth searching for.
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