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A cool, wet and late vintage, influenced by a La Nina weather pattern. This has red-plum aromas, together with a dry, woody edge with leafy notes, mahogany and dry-roasted spices. The palate is elegant and supple with earthy red fruit, such as plums and cherries. Nice definition and freshness. Drink over the next six years.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
James Suckling
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The deep garnet-purple 2011 Astralis offers a nose redolent of Christmas pudding, allspice, mocha and anise along with a lovely core of prunes, black cherry preserves and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with elegant, effortless fruit, with a medium level of finely grained tannins, just enough acidity, and a long and multi-layered finish.
About the producer
Based in the McLaren Vale, Clarendon Hills has been one of the pioneering names in Australian wine. Focusing on single-site expressions of individual grapes, working with old dry-farmed vineyards, it has become one of the world’s leading producers, best known for its iconic Astralis Shiraz.