Clarendon Hills, Piggott Range Syrah, South Australia

NobleRottersSydney - something impressive (Glass Brasserie, Sydney) : {cork, 14.5%} [DavidL - guest] Aged nose of super-charged Barossa shiraz in the fully Parkerised style. Big aromas of vanilla, coconut and jammy black fruit. Palate is full-bodied, somewhat drying-out – more from alcohol than the low chalky tannins, which are in full retreat. Raisins, cranberry sauce, and a brandy character pervade the palate. Medium length warm finish, but it’s tending towards a baked kind of astringency. Definitely a drink-now prospect.

2002 vintage

Everyone guessed right.. mine is a New World. But they were split between USA and Australia. S was closest, a Shiraz. Good job! Perfumed blackcurrant nose initially, and much better balanced after 2 hours breathing. Whilst this may not soften any further, I also believe it's not going to get any better. Enjoy it whilst the fruit is still precise, time to drink up! First ever visit to La Fleur Lambocellar at Publika KL, we had a fun evening with …

2002 vintage

Too much chocolate flavor

2004 vintage

Previous bottle’s cork had fallen apart and so had the wine beneath it. This, however! Lovely fruit and spice on the nose with a touch of cedary leather. On the palate, primary, dark cherry and bramble with Christmas cake spice and savoury, leathery notes, some vanillin oak and some pleasantly aged mustiness. A lovely line of acid to freshen the elegantly integrated tannin and extraordinary length. Very lovely indeed. On the evidence of this good bottle, many years ahead, although …

2004 vintage

Not got long left. Falling apart, sadly

2004 vintage

Popped and poured.. immediate blackfruit and light cedar bouquet. Blackberries and plums with polished leather on the palate, so rounded! Med-full body, light pepper and dark chocolate finish. Of the 3 vintage Clarendon Hills, we loved this the most. Refined French oak and what a finish.. 30 seconds long. Proud to share my last aged bottle of Clarendon Hills with my buddies 👏 Two hours later when we tried this from the bottle at the end of our dinner.. it …

2002 vintage

Background: After a long-awaited reunion with Restaurant La Rochelle in Omotesando, Tokyo, we had the pleasure of opening a bottle we left in their care since early 2019. This wine is a gem from one of Australia's oldest vineyards (1838) and we could finally enjoy it on our table. Piggot Range is steeped in history and deserves its fame. Deep, dark red showing no signs of aging. Upon the first sniff, it fills the room with its grande, typical semi-mature …

2002 vintage

The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like black pepper, black currant (cassis) and bark. The body is full. The wine has coarse texture. The wine finishes medium.

2007 vintage

second bottle of 2004 australian syrah of the night drinking quite well

2004 vintage

lush and still drinking well. My last bottle, but if I had more I wouldn't be worried about a little more age.

2007 vintage

First of many Christmas Eve bottles to be opened going to let it breathe for the afternoon

2004 vintage

incredibly well integrated and drinking in its prime!

2007 vintage

(Standin for Failed 1979 Montrose) Expected more. It was impenetrably black and had the superb concentration of a classic de luxe Oz Shiraz. Mega thick sediment in the btl. With plentiful acids and some tannins to back it all up. Our problem with this is that there's no integration between the iron, plummy, licorice infused Giga fruit on the one side the acidity and the tannins on the other. It's as if they are living separate lives. Maybe a phase. …

2002 vintage

Consistently high quality wine from Clarendon Hills. Currently drinking at peak with a few more years left before the decline. Much more sophisticated than the often encountered turbocharged Barossa Shiraz. Fruit, tannins are in perfect balance.

2007 vintage

Great wine at its peak. Beautiful acidity with fruit accents. Hints of tar and leather with savory herbs.

2007 vintage

Good and got better after 2 hours open. Slightly oxidized. Cocoa and licorice came through.

2007 vintage

Christmas WOTN. Paired w beef tenderloin. Complex and perfectly aged. Cherry, red plum, anise, bacon, beef broth, smoke, pepper, sage and rosemary, balanced with nice acidity. A fantastic wine. I would not hold much longer - drink now.

2002 vintage

Last had this 3 years ago and its still going strong. Nice tannins and fruit. Great finish.

2007 vintage

Consistent with earlier tasting notes, this exhibited a rich dark purple color, full bodied, and full smooth polished aromas and flavors of raspberries, blueberry, blueberries and smoked meat with notes of spice and floral elements with hints of oak with nicely integrated silky tannins on the lingering finish. However, it seems with this latest tasting of this label, the fruit seems more ripe or extracted so as to be a bit more raisiny with a subtle tone of graphite or …

2004 vintage

This is a great example of the quality that comes from Clarendon Hills and how good McLaren syrah really is. This is a 17 year old wine and is starting to show it's age. The first night its nose was rather muted, but showing lots of tertiary characteristics - some smoked meats, cigar box, and the scent of brand new Crayola crayons. In the glass is also shows its age, with some browning of the edges. The palate was very …

2002 vintage

Softer and more integrated than it was last time . It is starting to lose some of its vitality so I would drink sinner rather than later.

2007 vintage

Davyd Bday lunch at Tangerine. Aired in bottle for 1 hour before drinking. Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour with wide garnet rim. Legs. Nose is clean, pronounced intensity, with aromas of blackberries, Ribena, dark red cherries, blueberries, mocha chocolate, licorice, sweet spices. Developed. On the palate, dry, medium+ acidity, high alcohol (14.5%), supple integrated high tannins, full body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of dark red plums, dark red cherry jam, blackberries, blueberries, licorice, chocolate, sweet peppery spices, …

2002 vintage

Average

2007 vintage

Still so alive. There’s a fun note of raspberry sherbet - not sweet or jammy, but a definite zip and bright berry note. Hard to believe it was 16 years old.

2002 vintage

Still a bit tannic. Nice blackberry and licorice flavors.

2007 vintage

Quite tannic

2007 vintage

Sushi & BBQ at Jon's office This was at once big, coming right after the whites... Blackberries, with some tar/menthol notes that followed thr’ to the palate. This kinda paled in comparison with the Clonakilla SV (which came later). Not bad with the BBQ meats though. I really wonder if this will improve further with age...?

2002 vintage

3 hours decanting. Nose of earth, spice but the finish what's impressive. A long minute finish. Good QPR.

2007 vintage

consistent with notes of 2/19/2011

2004 vintage

Just as concentrated but more complex and elegant than it was a couple of years ago. A benchmark wine. Australian shiraz for those wanting a bit more refinement.

2007 vintage

Delicious! Intensely flavored with a long finish. Black cherry and licorice with white pepper notes. Very fine tannins enhance the mouthfeel. Not overly complex but in a very attractive drinking window now.

2002 vintage

Enjoyed this bottle a lot more than the first. Deep dark berry nose. Inky hue. Smooth, balanced, blueberries, blackberry, long finish, leather, drinking great. Overall, terrific wine.

2007 vintage

Second of the four reds for the blind tasting of Non-American Shiraz/Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting. Deep mix of garnet and ruby red. Biggest nose of the lot with layers of gunpowder, bramble berries, black berries, a touch jammy, baking spices and maybe a little mint. Some aged characteristics of tomato too. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Rich palate with some aged cherries, black fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, and solid dark gravel. Almost volcanic rocks. Excellent structure …

2004 vintage

Final bottle, on splendid form. The nose displays heady and deep aromas of almost overripe fruit, beef stock and bacon fat, well-integrated new oak, and aromatic green herbs; the palate is still powerful and big but, having lost some weight, also poised and precise, with a remarkable mineral freshness, balance, and firm acidity; complete finish, very good length.

2004 vintage

Enjoyable easy drinking wine. Great nose and saturation, fine tannins and raspberry flavors. Some licorice.

2002 vintage

consistent with notes of 2/19/2011 - still magnificent

2004 vintage

Best 2/3/4th days

2007 vintage

Still excellent (see jan 2016 note) but it's lost a bit more fruit since last year. More spice, smoked meat and leather now. Though the black and blue fruit is still present, I suspect it's on its way out. Time to drink up, which won't be a problem for me since this was my last bottle. 92+

2007 vintage

Not much deep dark fruit, laced with mint on the nose. Full bodied and cloudy hue. Anise, light oak, blue berry, medicinal, past peak. Not my favorite-- hoping my other bottle is better.

2007 vintage

Really strange nose, makes me wonder if this bottle was defective. Flavors were better than the nose but just seemed to be somehow not right. Very disappointed considering the price paid. First bottle I have ever had from clarendon hills that I didn't think was good.

2007 vintage

4th night still robust and tasty

2007 vintage

The wine looks crimson colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Awesome and can last another 2 years in the cellar. Medium body and tannins. Great with spicey cheese......

2007 vintage

Well I'm going to go along with BUFFYST and agree with ICAWINEGUY's notes on this wine. Its just in a sweet spot now.

2007 vintage

The complete opposite of the Mount Edelstone 1996 which preceded it. Big and rich, sweet fruit, smoke and bacon fat, glossy and polished, fresh and well-balanced, but the oak feels quite resinous on the finish. It may be best not to wait too long.

2004 vintage

TCA. Barely noticeable on the palate and on the finish (other than as a certain unevenness), but clearly identifiable on the nose (even though the explosive aromatics conspire to cover up the fault).

2004 vintage

Completely agree with ICAWINEGUY's recent note.

2007 vintage

Decanted for a few hours and ate with dessert. Just a lovely example of an powerfully elegant Aussie Shiraz. Nose of blueberry and smoked meat and a hint of forest floor. Palate is pretty mind blowingly awesome: smooth, balanced with tons of excellent fruit and structure. Opulent comes to mind. But the fruit is not hedonistic like some Aussie fruit bombs. Black and blueberries, cherries, and chewy tannins. long finish with some elevation in flavor profile on the tail end. …

2007 vintage

Smells wonderful but like it's going to be the most obnoxiously jammy fake tasting fruit bomb ever. Not at all the case- has great acid and still a good amount of tannin that's so smoothly integrated, complex and savory smokey/bloody meaty flavors, and the fruit is pure tangy dark deliciousness that is big but doesn't get to candyland like a couple of the other Clarendon wines I've had. Great wine.

2004 vintage

Nose is more reticent, green peppercorn/anise, plumb, olive, tangy, blackberry. Milk chocolate/espresso? Not as tannic. Red fruit. More bricking around the edge than the other young wines.

2004 vintage

Great wine. Mocha, leather, tar, briar berries and terrific acidity. All that with a finish back to Australia.

2007 vintage

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