2014 Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 750ml

Demonstrating a core of black fruit, lifted violet, lavender, kalamata olives, asian spices, minerality and game meat. The palate is both polished and impressively rounded on the palate. Substantial mid palate weight is densely packed with cassis and rose petal notes. There is a framework of muscularity and power however sweet and supple tannins mask any rigidity. Have it with roasted or grilled meats such as beef or venison, as well as hard cheeses such as cheddar and parmesan.

Domaine Clarendon began as project that involved buying land with a vision to plant and cultivate a very special vineyard. The winemaker design is completely unique in Australia and had never been done before. On a hilltop in Clarendon at 350 mtrs above sea level, Astralis vineyard cuttings were drilled into some the worlds oldest geology and a single stake, non cordon trellis vineyard was created. It took 3 year however in 2005 the vineyard was completed and the first vintage was 2009. Today the vines are approaching 20 years old and in spite of their age there is something utterly remarkable about this wine. The pursuit of perfection is well and truly alive here.