2003 Liandra Syrah
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The dense purple-hued 2003 Syrah Liandra Vineyard reveals robust, meaty, smoky bacon fat characteristics along with black fruits and a hint of tar. Long and substantial, with a pure, well-balanced finish, it will drink well for 10-15 years. Importer: Commonwealth Wine & Spirits Inc., Mansfield, MA; tel. (508) 328-6764
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Deep, saturated ruby. Multi-dimensional aromas of cassis, blackberry, kirsch, pipe tobacco, anise, rose, violet pastille and freshly cracked pepper. High-pitched and vibrant; this really takes the mouth for a ride through the fruit bushes and spice bazaar, displaying dark raspberry, cherry, redcurrant and exotic Middle Eastern spices. Finishes brisk and lively, with firm but silky tannins.If the Moritz resembles Cornas, this is Cote-Rotie, and a great one at that.
About the producer

Based in the McLaren Vale, Clarendon Hills has been one of the pioneering names in Australian wine. Focusing on single-site expressions of individual grapes, working with old dry-farmed vineyards, it has become one of the world’s leading producers, best known for its iconic Astralis Shiraz.