Clarendon Hills, Astralis Shiraz Vintage:2003 As it was from cask

As it was from cask this is more restrained than usual and it requires aggressive swirling to coax the pure and spicy essence of red berry fruit aromas to emerge from the glass where there is a slight hint of herbal tea present

equally pure and beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess excellent length on the energetic

thanks to the wine's open and accessible persona

The finishes drives on

Clarendon Hills, Astralis Shiraz Vintage:2003 As it was from caskThe 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