CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS 2008

RP97 WS94 WE94 W&S92 
750 ML     Sale (Reg: $199.99)
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CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS 2008


A true classic Syrah - deep purple with good acidity, very balanced brimming with plum and berry. Long finish with great depth and subtle undertones of cedar and tobacco. The ‘08 is in a good place with some years to go. Paired with lamb chops and jerk chicken. A great Aussie representation and definitely a star.

Reviews and Awards

Reviewed By:
RP : Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate
Score/Awarded:
97 / 100
Also deep garnet-purple in color, the 2008 Astralis is a little reduced and brooding on the nose showing aromas of dark berries, meat, licorice and dark chocolate. Big, full-bodied and rich in the mouth it has balanced acid along with medium-firm grainy tannins. It finishes long and balanced.
Reviewed By:
WS : Wine Spectator
Score/Awarded:
94 / 100
Dense and chewy, bursting with juicy blueberry and dark plum fruit, this weaves black olive and spice notes into the long and grippy finish. Shows consistency throughout.
Reviewed By:
WE : Wine Enthusiast
Score/Awarded:
94 / 100
A step up from the other Syrahs in the 2008 Clarendon Hills’ lineup, the Astralis is firmly tannic and should be long-lived. The masses of rich black-cherry fruit are amply framed by cedary oak without ever being overwhelmed, with the fruit persisting on the long finish.
Reviewed By:
W&S : Wine & Spirits
Score/Awarded:
92 / 100
Planted in 1920, the vineyard for Astralis faces east on a steep slope of pebbles and clay over ironstone. Roman Bratasiuk presents this as his top wine, powerfully ripe and structured. The 2008 balances notes of pumpkin bread, honey and figs with ironstone tannins that hold the wine tight. It’s both sweet and earthy, gaining detail as it takes on air. Built to age. E&J Gallo, Modesto, CA