Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah
Clarendon Hills' Astralis Syrah leads the ultra-fine wine movement, rooted in an exceptional vineyard, precise winemaking, and unique expression. Inspired by 1950s-60s South Australian wines, winemaker Roman Bratasiuk acquired McLaren Vale's old Elysium winery, shaping modern winemaking. Fruit from 19th-century colonial vines, sourced from Chateau Reynella, thrives in loamy, clay soils on the four-hectare, 45-degree, east-facing Astralis Vineyard slope. Minimalist winemaking - hand picked fruit, open fermentations, 18 months' oak maturation - crafts the Astralis Syrah. Dark liquorice, blackberry, mocha aromas, and seamless, finely wrought tannins define its impactful, vibrant style.
About Clarendon Hills
Roman Bratasiuk, inspired by the esteemed Penfolds wines of South Australia's past, set forth on a winemaking journey. Acquiring McLaren Vale's Elysium winery near Clarendon, he uncovered the renowned 10-acre Astralis Vineyard, planted in 1920 with Chateau Reynella's colonial vine-stock. Clarendon Hills' iconic Astralis Syrah embodies this heritage, alongside Grenache and Syrah wines from 35 to 75-year-old vines across McLaren Vale's sub-regions. Crafted to reveal terroir and lasting quality, these wines capture the region's viticultural richness.