{"product_id":"2018-clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-syrah-750ml","title":"2018 Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, single-vineyard Syrah from the elevated Clarendon subregion of McLaren Vale, Domaine Clarendon showcases the distinctive character of ancient rocky soils and a cooler, high-altitude vineyard site. Established using cuttings from the celebrated Astralis vineyard, this estate-grown Syrah combines concentrated dark fruit, savoury complexity, floral aromatics and firm, structured tannins. The 2018 vintage received 94+ points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 94 points from The Wine Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Clarendon vineyard was conceived by Roman Bratasiuk in 2003 and completed in 2005. Situated approximately 350 metres above sea level in Clarendon, one of the coolest parts of McLaren Vale, the vineyard occupies ancient, rocky terrain rich in ironstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagated from Astralis vineyard cuttings, the Syrah vines are trained individually on single stakes using a non-cordon system, creating a distinctive bush-vine structure. The vineyard's elevation, challenging soils and low-yielding vines contribute to the wine's concentration, natural freshness and characteristic savoury complexity. The first vintage was released in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate-grown Syrah is hand-pruned and hand-harvested, with fermentation carried out using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is matured for approximately 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques from Burgundy and Bordeaux, allowing the fruit, tannins and distinctive vineyard character to integrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points — Erin Larkin, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"There is clarity here, without weight through the finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Black fruit, spice, liquorice, lavender, mint and dried roses.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Ned Goodwin, James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Blue fruits, smoked meats, dried seaweed and a molten core of kirsch smeared with black olive paste.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1990 by Roman Bratasiuk, Clarendon Hills is one of McLaren Vale's pioneering producers of single-vineyard wines. The estate specialises in individual expressions of Syrah, Grenache and other varieties from the distinctive vineyard sites of Clarendon, Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla. Inspired by the great wines of France, Clarendon Hills combines traditional winemaking techniques with an emphasis on vineyard character, concentration and ageing potential. Its acclaimed Astralis Syrah remains the estate's flagship wine, while Domaine Clarendon represents Roman Bratasiuk's vision of a purpose-designed, estate-owned vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarendon Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Clarendon Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale, Clarendon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Clarendon, single vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Elevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 350 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completed 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Propagated from Astralis vineyard cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-stake, non-cordon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and seasoned French oak barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022–2032 (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"CRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67733829091630,"sku":"3004610210","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Clarendon_Hills_Shiraz_Domaine_Clarendon_Syrah_2018.jpg?v=1792044442","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2018-clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-syrah-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}