2004 Clarendon Hills Astralis 98 Point Rated Red Wine

To learn more about Bellavino, click on the logo above.2004 Clarendon Hills Astralis (Shiraz) Tasting Note:One of Australia's most prodigious Syrahs, Clarendon Hills 2004 Syrah Astralis is fashioned from vines planted in 1920, and spends time in 100% new French oak from the cooper, Cadus. It boasts off the charts intensity as well as an opaque purple color, and notes of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, roasted coffee beans, pepper, smoke, and a hint of sweet toasty oak. This full-bodied, rich, intense, backward Syrah needs 2-3 hours in the decanter if one is going to approach it at this point in its life. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040 . Year: 2004 Producer: Clarendon Hills Size: 750 ml. Wine Type: Shiraz Wine Rating: 98 Points Robert Parker Product Description:Clarendon Hills flagship Syrah is the 800-case cuvee of 2004 Syrah Astralis Vineyard. One of Australia's most prodigious offerings, Astralis is a 20-30-year wine (some of the early vintages, such as 1996, are still babies in their evolutiona ... Read More