Michael Hall is the epitome of modern Australian wine. The amiable Brit gave up a career with a leading auction house to study winemaking and have a go at making wine under his own label ‘Down Under’. He completed his oenology degree as dux and has set the highest standards under the Michael Hall Wines label.
Like many smaller players, Michael Hall doesn’t own and land under vine. He sources high quality fruit from vineyards in the Adelaide Hills (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) and Barossa and Eden Valleys (Roussanne and Shiraz).
‘Sang de Pigeon’ (pigeon’s blood) is the cheaper of two Shiraz Hall makes from the Barossa Valley. Stylistically, it is a restrained expression of Barossa Shiraz, the emphasis on spice and dark earth rather than sweet fruit. There’s a lot to like here.
2014 MICHAEL HALL ‘SANG DE PIGEON’ SHIRAZ
Producer: Michael Hall Wines
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.2%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 21 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Interesting nose – earthy, black cherry, blackberry. Dry, full bodied, very savoury in profile, much more so than most Barossa Valley Shiraz. Elegant and suave, restrained, and all the better for it. A different take on Barossa Valley Shiraz, one that eschews sweet up-front fruit.
Score: 16.5/20
Like many smaller players, Michael Hall doesn’t own and land under vine. He sources high quality fruit from vineyards in the Adelaide Hills (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) and Barossa and Eden Valleys (Roussanne and Shiraz).
‘Sang de Pigeon’ (pigeon’s blood) is the cheaper of two Shiraz Hall makes from the Barossa Valley. Stylistically, it is a restrained expression of Barossa Shiraz, the emphasis on spice and dark earth rather than sweet fruit. There’s a lot to like here.
2014 MICHAEL HALL ‘SANG DE PIGEON’ SHIRAZProducer: Michael Hall Wines
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.2%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 21 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Interesting nose – earthy, black cherry, blackberry. Dry, full bodied, very savoury in profile, much more so than most Barossa Valley Shiraz. Elegant and suave, restrained, and all the better for it. A different take on Barossa Valley Shiraz, one that eschews sweet up-front fruit.
Score: 16.5/20
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