Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2002 Sine Qua Non Located in the Barolo region

Located in the Barolo region of Italy

(18/20 points)(5/2009)

Juicy and rich red with plum

but balanced texture

complex scents of poached pear

Clarendon, Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah 2002 Sine Qua Non Located in the Barolo region99 points Wine Advocate The 2002 Syrah Astralis Vineyard rivals the greatest wines Roman Bratasiuk has made in his 15 year career. This compelling, black blue hued offering from 75 year old Syrah vines tastes like blood of the vine. An extraordinary perfume of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, roasted meat, new saddle leather, and earth is followed by a wine with sweet tannin, sensational concentration, full body, an unctuous texture, and a full