Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2004 Chardonnay savoury edges to deep berry

savoury edges to deep berry fruit

Chinese five spice and bacon with a touch of iron ore

all the while maintaining restraint and intense structure

a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel

and a rare mix of richness and freshness

Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2004 Chardonnay savoury edges to deep berry98 points Wine Advocate One of Australias most prodigious Syrahs, Clarendon Hills 2004 Syrah Astralis is fashioned from vines planted in 1920, and spends time in 100% new French oak from the cooper, Cadus. It boasts off the charts intensity as well as an opaque purple color, and notes of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, roasted coffee beans, pepper, smoke, and a hint of sweet toasty oak. This full bodied, rich, intense, backward Syrah needs