Clarendon Hills, Astralis Shiraz other_regions stone and extract of red

stone and extract of red pinot fruit

fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques

Late season rains were an issue for the Pinot

600 were produced

deeply concentrated blackberry and violet pastille flavors and a suggestion of star anise

Clarendon Hills, Astralis Shiraz other_regions stone and extract of redThe 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just as compelling as the 2002. Tighter because of being in the bottle, it is an extraordinary effort that offers the essence of graphite, blackberry liqueur, espresso, and acacia flowers, all combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for the senses. Sensationally concentrated, with sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness, it is an extraordinarily