Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Syrah 2015
97 POINT RATED ROBERT PARKER THE WINE ADVOCATE CLARENDON HILLS ICONIC ONKAPARINGA SYRAH
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- 97 POINT RATED ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
- 91 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
- 5 RED STAR RATED WINERY WINE COMPANION
- SINGLE VINEYARD CLARENDON HILLS SYRAH
- "ROMAN BRATASIUK IS ONE OF PLANET EARTH'S GREATEST WINEMAKERS" ROBERT PARKER
Vintage: | 2015 |
Source/Region: | McLaren Vale, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar long term |
Bottle Top: | Foil over cork |
Alcohol Content: | 14.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.60 |
Rating: | 97 |
Blackened crimson. Lifted bacon fat, mallee roasted rib eye, tobacco, violets, sweet liquorice, dark chocolate, creamy berries, black cardamom, charcuterie and black currant notes continue to evolve in the glass. Layered and densely compacted. The multitude of character is predominantly tucked away, laying in wait for tomorrows extension in the cellar. Very finely polished and almost oily like in its viscosity. There isn’t a hard edge to be seen, just a very slightly velvety texture on the finish.
Among the 9 single vineyards of Syrah at Clarendon Hills is the Onkaparinga vineyard which is located within the Blewitt Springs sub region of McLaren Vale, South Australia. All of the wines at Clarendon Hills are made by hand and are crafted using only natural processes. Consistent Onkaparinga Syrah characters include and grilled meat, black currant fruit and gunpowder-like minerality throughout the palate.
97 Point Rated - Joe Czerwinski Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"Pepper, star anise and Asian five spice, blueberries and blackberries, hints of cured meat and black olive suggest the 2015 Onkaparinga Syrah will be special, and that's borne out on the palate. It's full-bodied, creamy-textured and plush, with ample concentration yet an approachability lacking in some earlier vintages. Just terrific stuff."
90 Point Rated - James Halliday Wine Companion
"Dark garnet, red hues. Blackberry pie - ripe, cooked fruit and caramelized pastry. Brown spices and cedar notes. Road tar and dusty earth. All flavours that carry over on to the palate and are framed with solid sheets of fine, grainy, drying tannin and firm acidity."
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