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Clarendon Hills Shiraz 2005 . Astralis. Bottle (2). ... (Total: 2 Btls. )
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Clarendon Hills Shiraz 2005Astralis
Bottle (2)
"At the top of the pyramid is the 2005 Syrah Astralis Vineyard. It is sourced from a vineyard planted in 1920 and is one of the Syrah cuvees in which 100% new oak is utilized (along with Brookman, Hickinbotham, and Piggott Range). It delivers an ethereal bouquet of smoky oak, violets, espresso, black pepper, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Densely packed and tightly wound, all it needs is time. The wine is totally harmonious, impeccably balanced, and exceptionally long. When it fully unwinds, even my high rating will appear conservative. Its only competition comes from the likes of Guigal, Chapoutier, Chave, Krankl, and Ringland." (99 pts. Jay S. Miller, Wine Advocate #173, Oct. 2007)
"A great classic, the inky/purple-colored 2005 Syrah Astralis is a 40-50 year effort. Although closed, it displays gorgeous but subtle notes of smoked meats, black currants, graphite, new saddle leather, truffles, and blackberries. Remarkably elegant for a wine of such power and intensity, this complex, rich, full-bodied, backward Syrah has totally absorbed its aging in 100% French oak, and appears set for a long life." (98-100 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #167, Oct. 2006)
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Monthly Internet Wine Auction #221332 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2013
8th
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 9
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