2009 Clarendon Hills Astralis

Community Tasting Notes (46) Avg Score: 93.7 points

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  2/23/2024 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 95 Points

  consistent with notes of 3/25/2022

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  1/5/2024 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 99 Points

  A monster in the glass! The endless flavors deliver on and on. Soft tannins but with a depth of intense black fruit. Cherry brandy aromas with exotic spices in the nose. Have long enjoyed Clarendon Hills Syrahs, but this Astralis is in its own category. A must try for anyone who enjoys Syrahs.

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  12/5/2023 - sjfunkenhauser wrote: 97 Points

  Amazing complexity, intensity, and precise, beautifully melded together. What an experience.
  
  Deep garnet colour.
  
  Pronounced aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, blueberry, fresh plum, leather, wet slate, violet, dried sage, charred wood, cigar box, autumn leaves.
  
  Pronounced palate.
  
  Full body, medium (+) acidity, high tannin, long finish.

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  11/20/2023 - Irish_Wine Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Seamless, expressive nose with layers of fresh blackberry, black currant and black cherry. Wafts of warm spices, earth, and tobacco. A touch of dried herbs and a real savoury character. Pure cohesion on the palate with high, fine tannins and lovely freshness. And then the finish.... Just incredible. In a perfect spot to drink now but no rush. Phenomenal.
  
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  Deep garnet.
  
  Pronounced on the nose with blackberry, black currant, black cherry, dates, vanilla, savoury notes, cedar, cinnamon, leather, earth, dried herbs, tobacco. Developing.
  
  Pronounced and dry on the palate. Full body, high alcohol, high tannins, high acidity, long finish.
  
  Can drink now but has potential for ageing.

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  8/21/2023 - djjagdish Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Incredibly fragrant with lilac, macerated cherry, and a whiff of leather. Well integrated and huge mouthfeel with plumb preserve, cedar, blackberry jam, molasses, and a touch of charred beef. Must have been a bruiser in its youth, but has come around nicely. Delicious.

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