Clarendon Hills
Moritz Clarendon Syrah
Clarendon, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
A guest brought this wine last Sunday for lunch to our place. Oaky and plummy initially but then black and blue fruits emerged with notes of charcuterie. Clarendon Hills and the vineyards they own are a class act. Full bodied.
A guest brought this wine last Sunday for lunch to our place. Oaky and plummy initially but then black and blue fruits emerged with notes of charcuterie. Clarendon Hills and the vineyards they own are a class act. Full bodied.
Aug 30th, 2022
Great. Opens with a big old world Syrah nose. Rather than opening further, the wine mutes for a day. 3rd day it opened up again and was velvet… but that initial pow of a nose never came back. If patient, I’ll hold my other bottle half a decade.
Great. Opens with a big old world Syrah nose. Rather than opening further, the wine mutes for a day. 3rd day it opened up again and was velvet… but that initial pow of a nose never came back. If patient, I’ll hold my other bottle half a decade.
Jan 20th, 2022
Youthful, rich and dense, with a big dose of tobacco. For a 2005, this is a stunning example.
Youthful, rich and dense, with a big dose of tobacco. For a 2005, this is a stunning example.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Tragically funky tomato! Was good at one time, but went south. Same result for 2002 Brockman Vineyard!
Tragically funky tomato! Was good at one time, but went south. Same result for 2002 Brockman Vineyard!
Oct 25th, 2013Very silly smooth syrah. Much lighter than Sine Qua Non but easy to enjoy. Closer to nothern Rhône in texture.
Very silly smooth syrah. Much lighter than Sine Qua Non but easy to enjoy. Closer to nothern Rhône in texture.
Nov 16th, 2012
Another Langtons mystery deal. Typical Clarendon Hills volatility and richness but with a lovely backdrop of savory spice.
Another Langtons mystery deal. Typical Clarendon Hills volatility and richness but with a lovely backdrop of savory spice.
Jul 2nd, 2023Another Clarendon Hills aged wine I found recently. Spicier and leaner than the Brookman or Liandra Syrah but still full bodied. Very enjoyable
Another Clarendon Hills aged wine I found recently. Spicier and leaner than the Brookman or Liandra Syrah but still full bodied. Very enjoyable
Jun 5th, 2021
Could go for miles more I think. Thickly textured and muscular.
Could go for miles more I think. Thickly textured and muscular.
Apr 18th, 2021
30+ minute decant. Pretty much spot on expectations! Deep, dark fruit. High in alcohol. Classic Aussie Syrah. Lots of sediment due to the age.
30+ minute decant. Pretty much spot on expectations! Deep, dark fruit. High in alcohol. Classic Aussie Syrah. Lots of sediment due to the age.
Apr 30th, 2020