Clarendon Hills' red wines are about as decadent and rich as red wine can get. The husky, dense ruby/purple-colored 1996 Shiraz reveals a knock-out nose of pepper, raspberry liqueur, blackberries, and spice. The wine possesses terrific fruit, full body, an unctuous texture, and a whoppingly long finish that lasts for over 30 seconds. Although soft and approachable, it will keep for a decade or more. This is one of my favorite Australian wineries and readers who have followed my reviews know of my enthusiasm for recent vintages of the Old Vine Grenache, Astralis, and Merlot. I have not reviewed any Clarendon Hills Chardonnays because I am not fond of oxidized, earthy Chardonnays.Importer: Australian Premium Wine Collection, (John Larchet), USA Wine West, San Rafael, CAphone: (800)-485-5753, and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.(No tasting note was provided in the 2002 eRobertParker.com. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from Issue 115)
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