2005 St. Hallett ‘Faith’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley
July 22, 2009 by Derek Swanson
This week’s pick comes from Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, president of Full Circle Wine Solutions in San Francisco. Evan offered the following comments about this Australian red: “This consistently rich offering from one of the most dependable Barossa Valley-based wineries delivers delightfully chewy black fruit (blackberries, plums), elements of licorice, spice, and blue flowers all enveloped by a modestly tannic mouth-filling frame. Long and tasty, this wine brings to life the old George Michael line…’you gotta have faith’! The 2007 may be what you can find right now but as stated above, it’s a very reliable wine, year in and year out and for less than $20!”
Full Circle Wine Solutions is a global wine & spirits education firm that offers tailored wine programs and effective hospitality training to clients in the food and beverage industry. The company also offers their Perfect Pairings Education Seminars, based on Evan’s book, Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier’s Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food. The St. Hallett ‘Faith’ Barossa Shiraz can be purchased from any of these retailers, and is a terrific pairing to this Korean Short Rib recipe adapted from Evan’s book.
