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Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah 2006
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2006 Astralis has stunning nose redolent of warm blackberries, meat, toast and charcoal, infused with notes of smoked duck, anise and a slight bit of peat...big, rich, and powerful full-bodied wine has firm yet velvety tannins, a vibrant acid line and is very long on the finish. Drink it now to 2026+. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Ratings on Delectable
Bob McDonald 
Rich decadent old vine aromas Blackberry, Herbal Prune and Liquorice aromas. In a blind tasting this screams old vine Australian Shiraz. From 95 year old vines planted in McLaren Vale. Full bodied, balanced with silky smooth Tannins. One of 22 wines in the Langtons Exceptional Category along with the usual suspects like Grange and Hill of Grapes. I have tasted this wine before but this is the first bottle I have shared. Not easy to find even in Australia but worth seeking out.
Rich decadent old vine aromas Blackberry, Herbal Prune and Liquorice aromas. In a blind tasting this screams old vine Australian Shiraz. From 95 year old vines planted in McLaren Vale. Full bodied, balanced with silky smooth Tannins. One of 22 wines in the Langtons Exceptional Category along with the usual suspects like Grange and Hill of Grapes. I have tasted this wine before but this is the first bottle I have shared. Not easy to find even in Australia but worth seeking out.
9.6
Tom Kobylarz
Not your everyday Syrah (not Shiraz), one of the icon wines from Australia. The Astralis is an ode to the Northern Rhone, while still certainly Australian in character. Nothing like the late 90s and early 00s flame outs of massively ripe and oaked wines. While the nose seemed a little reticent, the underlying texture and full body were kept in check with a good underpinning of acidity and freshness. Plenty of raspberry, meat and subtle spice fan out over the palate. Plenty youthful still and should go another 10 years easy.
Not your everyday Syrah (not Shiraz), one of the icon wines from Australia. The Astralis is an ode to the Northern Rhone, while still certainly Australian in character. Nothing like the late 90s and early 00s flame outs of massively ripe and oaked wines. While the nose seemed a little reticent, the underlying texture and full body were kept in check with a good underpinning of acidity and freshness. Plenty of raspberry, meat and subtle spice fan out over the palate. Plenty youthful still and should go another 10 years easy.
9.3
Richard Young
Wine Specialist Christie's
Refreshing acidity... Still a bit sweet/ripe for me
Refreshing acidity... Still a bit sweet/ripe for me
9.0
Martin G Rivard
What a great pairing!! Incredible., 06 is drinking very well right now. amazing nose., just love it
What a great pairing!! Incredible., 06 is drinking very well right now. amazing nose., just love it
9.5
Brad Hemmer
Dark espresso, blackberry, cocoa. Delicious!
Dark espresso, blackberry, cocoa. Delicious!
9.8
Laith A
Wow! This is something else!!
Wow! This is something else!!
9.8
Matt Maude
Wow! Great nose! Great color! Beautiful wine!
Wow! Great nose! Great color! Beautiful wine!
9.9Krysta Oben
Please don't tell anyone I am really enjoying this wine. It's over 13 percent abv and I feel weird and slightly guilty.
Please don't tell anyone I am really enjoying this wine. It's over 13 percent abv and I feel weird and slightly guilty.
9.2
Bill Johnson
Fruity, lively, and bold. Great Aussie wine.
Fruity, lively, and bold. Great Aussie wine.
9.3
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