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Date Printed: 5/22/2013
Clarendon Hills Liandra Syrah 2006
Clarendon Hills Liandra Syrah 2006
 (search item no. 117775)
collectible wine
boutique wine
has fluid
has fluid 360

Wine Spectator rating: 97 points
International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $54.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2005 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2005 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2004 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
1998 Wine Enthusiast rating: 92 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Blackened crimson. Lifted roast meats, spiced licorice, bitter chocolate, black fruit, chocolate pudding, crushed rock, peat, smokey teabag and gunpowder unite within this weighted and somewhat recessed example. Sexy amalgamation of richness defined by great balance, positioned acidity and lengthy tannins. The incredible mid-palate weight provides an excellent length of intensity and considerable nuance of flavour pursues.
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About Clarendon Hills:

 Clarendon Hills is a small family-run winery based in Clarendon, South Australia. The company was founded by biochemist, Roman Bratasiuk, in 1990. The story of Clarendon Hills is one of passion, dedication and commitment to exception wine. It all began when this biochemist and wine lover decided to produce his own wine. Though he'd never trained as a winemaker, Roman let himself be guided by his refined palate and scientific knowledge. Following his favorite producers and preferred styles, Roman sought to make a version of the wines he loved.