CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SYRAH 2012

CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SYRAH 2012

Colour: Black-purple crimson

Nose: So super fine and only offering a very wisp of what will develop over the years. The striking mineral/crushed rock complexity offers unique balance to the otherwise deeply brooding roast meat perfume with notes of forest floor and asian spices. Flickers of boysenberry are also seen deep within. Hedonsitic.

Palate: Amazingly long and speckled with contrasting elements. The soft palate gives way to long and finely boned velvet, chalky tannins. The intensity remains and lingers in what becomes an intellectual pursuit of which way will it go. Youthful intensity is balanced by a small aperture of exposure and an extremely elegant delivery of concentration gives rise to impressions classic understatement and restraint.

Alcohol: 14%