Clarendon Hills Astralis 2005

McLaren Vale

Australia, Australia

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Style: Red	Packaging: Repack
ABV: 14.0%	Closure:
Organic:	Drink from: 2023
Biodynamic:	Drink to: 2030
Grapes:

Critic scores

99 RP

Critic reviews

"At the top of the pyramid is the 2005 Syrah Astralis Vineyard. It is sourced from a vineyard planted in 1920 and is one of the Syrah cuvees in which 100% new oak is utilized (along with Brookman, Hickinbotham, and Piggott Range). It delivers an ethereal bouquet of smoky oak, violets, espresso, black pepper, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Densely packed and tightly wound, all it needs is time. The wine is totally harmonious, impeccably balanced, and exceptionally long. When it fully unwinds, even my high rating will appear conservative. Its only competition comes from the likes of Guigal, Chapoutier, Chave, Krankl, and Ringland."
Jay Miller, October 2007, RobertParker.com