but the 2012 Syrah Rodger’s Creek Vineyard includes 12% Viognier co-fermented with 88% Syrah
from lavender to lemon grass
2% Roussanne and 1% Viognier
Tougher today than the 2003 from barrel
in fact they are remarkably fresh
Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2002 Syrah but the 2012 Syrah Rodger’s99 points Wine Advocate The 2002 Syrah Astralis Vineyard rivals the greatest wines Roman Bratasiuk has made in his 15 year career. This compelling, black blue hued offering from 75 year old Syrah vines tastes like blood of the vine. An extraordinary perfume of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, roasted meat, new saddle leather, and earth is followed by a wine with sweet tannin, sensational concentration, full body, an unctuous texture, and a full