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Clarendon Hills Astralis 2003

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Winery:
Clarendon Hills
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
Australia > South Australia > Fleurieu > Clarendon
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2020
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User Tags:  rich, fruit, intense, color descriptors, berry, dessert, resinous, caramel, chocolate, spices 


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What to Expect

Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

Winemakers Notes

Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005) It's hard to believe the 2003 Syrah Astralis Vineyard could be better, but it offers riveting richness, intensity, purity, and equilibrium. Structurally, it is similar to the Piggott Range, revealing abundant amounts of sweet, ripe tannin, and huge extract, richness, and depth. Meant for true connoisseurs who are willing to forget it for 5-8 years, it represents what Roman Bratasiuk and Clarendon Hills do so well ... show respect for the great traditions of France, but recognize the extraordinary raw materials that emerge from old vines planted in McLaren read more...

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The 2003 Syrah Astralis Vineyard stood out as a spectacular offering, possibly as good as the virtually perfect 2002. Its inky/black/purple color is accompanied by superb aromas of white flowers, chocolate, black fruits, and espresso roast. Full-bodied, unctuously textured, and gorgeously pure, it should be cellared for 5-8 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025+. Roman Bratasiuk is one of Planet Earth's greatest winemakers, and obviously a top-notch viticulturist given his obsession with sourcing extraordinary fruit from ancient McLaren Vale vineyards. -Wine Advocate 96-100 Rating


 

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Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 121, July/August 2005 ($375) Opaque ruby with a violet rim. Full-throttle, liqueur-like aromas of raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, mocha, coffee, violet, licorice pastille and exotic Asian spices. Dense and thick yet fresh, exuberant and high-toned in flavor, showing every imaginable berry note and an impressively deep, velvety texture. Finishes bright, pure, fresh and very long, with fully buffered tannins and exotic, sexy oak spices lingering.(Commonwealth Wine & Spirits, Mansfield, MA)


 

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Rating: (96-100) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 155 on Oct-04


 

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Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 04/30/05


 

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