Clarendon Hills Astralis Shiraz 1996 (1x 750mL), McLaren Vale.

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A legendary, blockbuster McLaren Vale Shiraz that stands as one of the definitive benchmarks of the ultra-premium, old-vine Australian wine movement of the 1990s.Sourced from ancient, dry-grown vines planted in the 1920s, this massive wine is renowned for its incredible concentration, opaque depth, and massive cellaring potential. Colour: Completely opaque, deep ink-black with a dense plum-red rim. Nose: Extraordinarily powerful, explosive, and complex. It erupts with brooding aromas of blackberry liqueur, crème de cassis, and melted liquorice, seamlessly layered with secondary notes of dark chocolate, espresso roast, ironstone minerality, and exotic baking spices. Palate: Immensely full-bodied, opulent, and unctuous. It coats the mouth with multi-layered, concentrated flavours of sweet black fruits, wood smoke, and black truffles. Despite its colossal scale and high extract, the wine retains a remarkable velvety texture and purity of fruit. Finish: Practically endless, warm, and majestic, framed by thick, ripe tannins and beautifully integrated French oak that grounds the decadent sweetness of the fruit. Part of the "5 Star Provenance Sale - Avid Wine Collector." sale on Grays.