Clarendon Hills, Astralis Shiraz other_regions in the (rightly named) Unico

in the (rightly named) Unico method (72 months’ oak)

The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge

fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques

600 were produced

this wine is powerful

Clarendon Hills, Astralis Shiraz other_regions in the (rightly named) UnicoThe 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just as compelling as the 2002. Tighter because of being in the bottle, it is an extraordinary effort that offers the essence of graphite, blackberry liqueur, espresso, and acacia flowers, all combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for the senses. Sensationally concentrated, with sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness, it is an extraordinarily