St Hallett Gamekeeper’s range acknowledges the role of the Gamekeeper in maintaining a healthy balance to aproperty’s wildlife. This eclectic blend of Shiraz and Grenache is complemented with a small portion of Touriga Nacional, lifting the floral and spice characters of the wine and ensuring an approachable and delicious red wineperfect for matching with food such as game meat like duck or charcuterie.

Gamekeeper’s Shiraz, Grenache and Touriga parcels are sourced from mostly southern Barossa Valley, with red-brown loam over shale soils, perfect for highlighting fresh varietal characters. All varietal parcels are crushed and fermented separately, between 6 and 8 days at 22 to 24 degrees. Post fermentation the wine was matured in stainless steel tanks, with a portion of the Shiraz kept on yeast lees to add complexity and texture, prior to being blended and bottled.

The 2017 vintage commenced about four weeks later than the previous five and was coined by many as the 'oldnormal', with the first Shiraz ready on 4th March. Mild temperatures through February provided a steady ramp-up incrushing. Shiraz has delivered an exciting array of styles from vibrant flavour some wines through to rich and complex styles with great texture and cellaring potential. The 2017 vintage was preceded by a favourable season in the Barossathat allowed all vineyards to produce both strong yields and high quality and has delivered some absolute stand out  wines form pedigree vineyards.

APPEARANCE: Dark purple hues

NOSE: Ripe red berry fruits and spice with a lift of floral notes are prominent on the nose.

PALATE: A seamless integration highlighting the best attributes from each variety in this red blend. A spectrum of bright red fruits and supple tannin from the Shiraz combines with the generous juicy raspberry flavours the Grenache. Touriga Nacional complements perfectly with rose petal and floral-like spice.

FOOD MATCH: Enjoy this wine favourites such as BBQ pork ribs, marinated chicken wings or homemade beef lasagne.