The 2004 Clarendon Hills Astralis Shiraz is a legendary Australian cult wine from McLaren Vale. It costs roughly $289 to $325 per bottle. It is made from ancient vines planted in 1920. The wine is dark, rich, and full-bodied. It tastes like blackberry, cocoa, and sweet oak.
Wine Profile
- Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Grape: 100% Shiraz (Syrah)
- Aging: Aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak
- Alcohol: Typically around 14.5%
Product Core Features
- Winemaking Process: Aged for 18 months in 100% new French Cadus oak barrels, without affinity filtration to preserve the purest terroir.
- Flavor Profile: A rich tapestry of blackberry, blueberry, smoke, roasted coffee beans, pepper, dark chocolate, and subtle eucalyptus notes.
- Drinking Window and Recommendations: Optimal drinking window up to 2040 and beyond. For current consumption, decanting for at least 2-3 hours is recommended to fully release the aromas.
Tasting Notes
Think of this wine like a rich, dark chocolate bar mixed with roasted espresso beans and fresh blackberries. It has deep flavors and a thick texture. Because it is a powerful wine, you should open and decant it for 2 to 3 hours before drinking. This lets the wine "breathe" and softens its strong tannins (the bitter, dry feeling from grape skins that clings to your teeth)
