- Colour Red
- Producer Clarendon Hills
- Region McLaren Vale
- Drinking 2013 - 2025
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
2002 - Clarendon Hills Astralis - 6x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Clarendon Hills
- Region McLaren Vale
- Drinking 2013 - 2025
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
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Syrah, Astralis Roman did allow a token two new oak barrels to be used in the maturation of the 2002 Astralis. It is a wine that displays a sophistication and elegance that is relatively rare in Australian wine. Yields of Astralis are usually in the order of 2 tonnes per acre. In 2002 yields were down at ½ tonne per acre. The wine is unbelieveably intense and complex and easily justifies its status as one of Australia's greatest wines.
Producer
Clarendon Hills
In August 2003, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) names Clarendon Hills as one of Australia and the world's greatest wineries. Established in 1989 by owner/winemaker Roman Bratasiuk, 25 miles south of Adelaide, Clarendon Hills has gone from strength to strength. All grapes are hand pruned and hand picked. The juice is fermented using natural yeasts. The reds undergo a warm fermentation (up to 32°C) and extended maceration. All...Read more
In August 2003, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) names Clarendon Hills as one of Australia and the world's greatest wineries. Established in 1989 by owner/winemaker Roman Bratasiuk, 25 miles south of Adelaide, Clarendon Hills has gone from strength to strength. All grapes are hand pruned and hand picked. The juice is fermented using natural yeasts. The reds undergo a warm fermentation (up to 32°C) and extended maceration. All the pressings are returned to the barrel (100% new, if required). All the wines are matured in imported Burgundian barriques. There are now fifteen single vineyard wines and they are 100% varietal. The wines are then bottled without fining or filtration to capture the individual vineyard character producing rich and complex wines that will age very well in the cellar and also complement food.Read less
Region
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale's vineyards can be found in South Australia on the rolling hills stretching from southof Adelaide to south of Morphett Vale. The region produces big red wines of excellent quality from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon mainly. These rich reds, especially the Shiraz, can often be distinguished by their dark chocolate, warm-earth character. The complex range of soils in the region also means that many other grape varieties can be seen to grow, such as old-vine Grenache, Chardonnay, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.