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LOT 265

Lot 265

CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SHIRAZ 2005 (3) 96 WS 99 WA

CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SHIRAZ 2005 (3) 96 WS 99 WA
Lot 265 Details
CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SHIRAZ 2005
South Australia.

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. 96 WS 99 WA


3 bts. per lot $700 - $800

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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