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Astralis SyrahClarendon Hills 2008 Astralis Syrah 750mL
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Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah holds its place at the front of the contemporary ultra-fine wine movement. Combining an outstanding vineyard, meticulous winemaking and personal expression, the resulting wine is extraordinary.
Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah is considered a global wine icon. Within Australia, Langtons classification considers Astralis within its highest ‘Exceptional’ echelon and internationally, wine critics heap numerous praise, award and perfect 100 point scores.
Winemaker and former biochemist Roman Bratasiuk was inspired by the classic South Australian wines of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly those of Penfolds. Since purchasing the old Elysium winery at Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale, he has pioneered the path for contemporary winemakers.
The fruit is derived from 19th-century colonial vine stock originally planted in the 1920s. The low‑yielding, dry-grown, pre-phylloxera vines are grown in loamy, clay soils. The four-hectare Astralis Vineyard is elevated on a 45-degree slope and faces due east. Once trellised, the vines are now farmed as they grow.
The mercurial Astralis Syrah is a wine of sophisticated majesty coupled with timeless elegance and effortless power.
Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah is considered a global wine icon. Within Australia, Langtons classification considers Astralis within its highest ‘Exceptional’ echelon and internationally, wine critics heap numerous praise, award and perfect 100 point scores.
Winemaker and former biochemist Roman Bratasiuk was inspired by the classic South Australian wines of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly those of Penfolds. Since purchasing the old Elysium winery at Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale, he has pioneered the path for contemporary winemakers.
The fruit is derived from 19th-century colonial vine stock originally planted in the 1920s. The low‑yielding, dry-grown, pre-phylloxera vines are grown in loamy, clay soils. The four-hectare Astralis Vineyard is elevated on a 45-degree slope and faces due east. Once trellised, the vines are now farmed as they grow.
The mercurial Astralis Syrah is a wine of sophisticated majesty coupled with timeless elegance and effortless power.
Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah holds its place at the front of the contemporary ultra-fine wine movement. Combining an outstanding vineyard, meticulous winemaking and personal expression, the resulting wine is extraordinary.
Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah is considered a global wine icon. Within Australia, Langtons classification considers Astralis within its highest ‘Exceptional’ echelon and internationally, wine critics heap numerous praise, award and perfect 100 point scores.
Winemaker and former biochemist Roman Bratasiuk was inspired by the classic South Australian wines of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly those of Penfolds. Since purchasing the old Elysium winery at Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale, he has pioneered the path for contemporary winemakers.
The fruit is derived from 19th-century colonial vine stock originally planted in the 1920s. The low‑yielding, dry-grown, pre-phylloxera vines are grown in loamy, clay soils. The four-hectare Astralis Vineyard is elevated on a 45-degree slope and faces due east. Once trellised, the vines are now farmed as they grow.
The mercurial Astralis Syrah is a wine of sophisticated majesty coupled with timeless elegance and effortless power.
Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah is considered a global wine icon. Within Australia, Langtons classification considers Astralis within its highest ‘Exceptional’ echelon and internationally, wine critics heap numerous praise, award and perfect 100 point scores.
Winemaker and former biochemist Roman Bratasiuk was inspired by the classic South Australian wines of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly those of Penfolds. Since purchasing the old Elysium winery at Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale, he has pioneered the path for contemporary winemakers.
The fruit is derived from 19th-century colonial vine stock originally planted in the 1920s. The low‑yielding, dry-grown, pre-phylloxera vines are grown in loamy, clay soils. The four-hectare Astralis Vineyard is elevated on a 45-degree slope and faces due east. Once trellised, the vines are now farmed as they grow.
The mercurial Astralis Syrah is a wine of sophisticated majesty coupled with timeless elegance and effortless power.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeSyrah
- Size750mL
- RegionMcLaren Vale
- Current Vintage2008
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NameAstralis Syrah
- Wine MakerRoman Bratasiuk
- Food MatchBeef
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Vintage 2008
99 points
Picked before the heat and weighing in at a reasonable 14.5% alcohol, the 2008 Astralis Syrah (tasted from magnum) is singing. Showing no bricking at the rim, scents of cracked pepper, mint, bay leaf, thyme, lavender and blueberries pour out of the glass, adding meaty notes and hints of espresso and black olive with air. Full-bodied, creamy-textured and supple on the long finish, this wine shouldn't be missed. If you've got one, open it and see for yourself.
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