Clarendon Hills

Astralis 2009

Elevate your collection with the Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah 2009, a 750ml icon from McLaren Vale’s premier single vineyard. Sourced from 35 to 70-year-old dry-grown vines on clay, ironstone, and gravelly soils, this wine embodies the essence of its terroir with a laissez-faire winemaking approach. Fermented with wild yeasts and matured for 18 months in 100% new French oak barriques, the 2009 vintage displays a deep garnet-purple hue. Its fragrant nose reveals lifted blueberry, floral notes, cassis, and dried plum, with hints of clove, fruitcake, and mocha. The palate is concentrated, offering a slight prune character, crisp acidity, and chewy phenolics, finishing long with dark licorice, blackberry, and subtle earthy nuances. Rated 92-93 points by critics, this Astralis is a collector’s gem, perfect for pairing with beef or venison, with cellaring potential for decades.