{"product_id":"2021-clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-syrah-750ml","title":"2021 Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 750ml","description":"\n\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\u003eFrom the highest vineyard in McLaren Vale, Domaine Clarendon Syrah is a distinctive single-vineyard expression crafted by Clarendon Hills. Established using cuttings from the renowned Astralis vineyard, this elevated, cool-climate site produces Syrah of remarkable character, combining dark berry fruit, floral aromatics, savoury complexity and structured tannins. The 2021 vintage displays a refined balance of concentration, freshness and elegance, earning 94 points from Halliday Wine Companion and 93 points from both James Suckling and The Wine Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter three consecutive warm and dry growing seasons, 2021 brought welcome relief to McLaren Vale. Early-season rainfall replenished soil moisture and supported healthy yields, while cooler conditions from December onwards allowed gradual, even ripening without significant heat spikes. The resulting wines display generous fruit, freshness and elegance, with beautifully balanced structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Clarendon vineyard was designed and planted by Roman Bratasiuk in 2003, using cuttings propagated from the celebrated Astralis vineyard. Located in the cool, elevated Clarendon subregion at approximately 350 metres above sea level, the 36-acre site overlooks Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale and the Onkaparinga Gorge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ancient geological formations, dating back approximately 750 million years, comprise decomposed ironstone, quartz, shale and schist. The vines are individually trained on single stakes using a non-cordon system inspired by traditional Northern Rhône viticulture. The high elevation and distinctive mineral-rich soils contribute natural acidity, aromatic complexity and a pronounced sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from low-yielding, dry-grown vines was hand-harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts, with 60% whole berries retained during fermentation. All pressings were returned to barrel, and the wine matured for 18 months in tightly grained French oak barrels. Bottling was carried out at the winery without fining or filtration, preserving the wine's natural texture and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent tasting notes of graphite, iodine, roast meat, black cardamom, chocolate and black olive with blueberry plum fruits on a layered silken palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Pulpy and open, a wash of boysenberry, lilac and violet, iodine and brambly wild fruits, blackberry pastille.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 08 May 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Ned Goodwin MW, James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"red and blue fruit accents tumble across licorice tannins.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1990 by Roman Bratasiuk, Clarendon Hills is one of Australia's pioneering producers of premium single-vineyard wines. Based in McLaren Vale, the estate specialises in distinctive expressions of Syrah, Grenache and other varieties from the ancient vineyard sites of Clarendon, Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the great wines of France, Clarendon Hills emphasises vineyard individuality, indigenous yeast fermentation and traditional winemaking techniques. Its internationally acclaimed Astralis Syrah represents the pinnacle of the collection, while Domaine Clarendon showcases Bratasiuk's vision of creating a world-class vineyard from carefully selected Astralis vine material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\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\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Bratasiuk\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 100% 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 Established:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astralis vineyard cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decomposed ironstone, quartz, shale and schist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-grown, low-yielding, single-stake vines\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\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\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, 60% whole berry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFining \/ Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfined and Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023–2030 (Halliday Wine Companion)\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":67733860679982,"sku":"3354663890","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Domaine_Clarendon_Syrah_2021_Clarendon_Hills.jpg?v=1792044985","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2021-clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-syrah-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}