TN: Clarendon Hills Brookman Syrah 2006
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 8:27 pm
G'day
Deep crimson colour and fairly opaque. Heady and voluminous nose with developed blueberries and dark plums, graphite, vanillan oak, cinnamon / spice and savoury notes (leather). Perhaps just a touch of VA, which lifts the nose a little more.
The palate is full and rich, with plum pudding / Christmas cake, and is a little port-like, with fruit sweetness, a little alcohol heat, and a silky texture. Tannins are integrated and acid is sufficiently high to give the impression of freshness. There's also some chocolate and more spice. Full bodied and a long finish. A big wine, but the combination of characters is enticing, and a second glass is guaranteed.
Cheers
Allan
Deep crimson colour and fairly opaque. Heady and voluminous nose with developed blueberries and dark plums, graphite, vanillan oak, cinnamon / spice and savoury notes (leather). Perhaps just a touch of VA, which lifts the nose a little more.
The palate is full and rich, with plum pudding / Christmas cake, and is a little port-like, with fruit sweetness, a little alcohol heat, and a silky texture. Tannins are integrated and acid is sufficiently high to give the impression of freshness. There's also some chocolate and more spice. Full bodied and a long finish. A big wine, but the combination of characters is enticing, and a second glass is guaranteed.
Cheers
Allan