2005 Clarendon Hills Syrah Astralis Clarendon
Vineyard: Clarendon Hills
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Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
Style: Red Wine
Region: Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Fleurieu > McLaren Vale
Other Vintages: 2004 2003 2002 2001 1998 1997 1996 1995
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Glass-staining purple. A room-filling bouquet displays the full range of dark fruits, with exotic Asian spices, graphite, cured tobacco, lavender perfume and rose pastille adding complexity. Mouthcoating boysenberry and kirsch flavors are complicated by high-octane chocolate, candied licorice, vanilla bean and floral pastilles, with a bright cracked pepper quality adding lift. Supple tannins mount on the finish, adding structure but allowing the jaw-dropping fruit to shine through. If you have th...
  • Robert Parker
  • Wine Spectator
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Fleurieu-McLaren Vale: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>