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Clarendon Hills

Clarendon Hills Astralis

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Clarendon Hills Astralis is a unique and rare Australian Shiraz, crafted from some of the finest vineyards in the Clarendon Hills region of McLaren Vale, South Australia. The winery was founded in 1990 by Roman Bratasiuk, who is known for his passion and dedication to producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Astralis is made from 100% Shiraz grapes that are grown in the Clarendon Vineyard, which is situated on a steep slope at an elevation of 1,500 feet (457 meters) above sea level. The vineyard is characterized by its shallow, rocky soils and a cool climate that is influenced by the nearby Gulf St. Vincent.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah is an intense and inky black-purple in hue.The nose presents a powerful and complex array of aromas including dark fruit, licorice, black pepper, and a hint of sweet vanilla. On the palate, it has a rich and concentrated texture with intense flavors of dark fruit, cassis, and blackberry, along with well-integrated notes of pepper, leather, and spice. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering hint of licorice and blackberry.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2056

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot

ORIGINS

Winery: Clarendon Hills

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

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