Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2002 Sine Qua Non (18/20 points)(5/2009)

(18/20 points)(5/2009)

It should drink well for over a decade

and one dedicated to the highest quality

but balanced texture

Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2002 Sine Qua Non (18/20 points)(5/2009)99 points Wine Advocate The 2002 Syrah Astralis Vineyard rivals the greatest wines Roman Bratasiuk has made in his 15 year career. This compelling, black blue hued offering from 75 year old Syrah vines tastes like blood of the vine. An extraordinary perfume of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, roasted meat, new saddle leather, and earth is followed by a wine with sweet tannin, sensational concentration, full body, an unctuous texture, and a full