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clarendon hills, astralis, south australia 2007
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
97
WINE SPECTATOR
95

2007 clarendon hills, astralis, south australia

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Why We're Buying

Astralis is best lived, not explained. If you don't have a bottle of this 100-point shiraz in front of you, know that it is the high watermark for Southern Australian winemaking. The Premier grand cru-caliber cuvée only yields 500 cases per year, with bottles retailing well into the triple digits.

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ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Clarendon Hills’ flagship is the 2007 Syrah Astralis. It is an exemplar of what old vines and a great terroir can achieve in a less than great vintage. Aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, tar, underbrush, meat, licorice, and blackberry lead to a burly, masculine version of Astralis. It has tremendous grip, plenty of fine-grained tannin, layers of savory fruit, and 10-12 years of aging potential. Patience will be required.

WINE SPECTATOR
95

Wine Spectator

Rich and expressive, playing its gorgeous blackberry and currant fruit against notes of licorice, black pepper and charred meat, lingering effortlessly against refined tannins. Displays impressive depth and precision. Syrah. Drink now through 2019

WINE ENTHUSIAST
95

Wine Enthusiast

The 2007 Astralis impresses for its combination of power and nuance. It's dark and almost tarry in concentration, but floral and bright at the same time. Layers of dark coffee and earth are balanced by red fruit, and although it's full bodied and rich in texture, the finish introduces delicately herbal, tea-like notes.