McLaren Vale • Est. 1990

Clarendon Hills Astralis

"McLaren Vale's Dark Star"

Roman Bratasiuk's uncompromising single-vineyard Shiraz represents McLaren Vale at its most powerful.

Grape

Shiraz

Region

McLaren Vale

Avg. Price

$450

The Story

The Extremist

Roman Bratasiuk is an uncompromising winemaker who believes in minimal intervention and maximum expression. Astralis comes from a single vineyard of old vines on the steep slopes of Clarendon. The yields are minuscule, the concentration extraordinary, the results polarizing—but never boring.

Through The Years

Timeline

1990

Roman Bratasiuk establishes Clarendon Hills

1994

First Astralis vintage

2000

Robert Parker scores 1998 vintage 99 points

2005

Multiple 100-point scores cement reputation

2010

Named among world's top cult wines

Sensory Experience

Tasting Profile

Aroma

Blackberry liqueurDark chocolateEspressoLicoriceIronSmoke

Palate

MassiveDenseOpulentLayers of black fruitIntegrated tannins

Finish

Incredibly long, powerful, and mouth-coating

For Collectors

Investment Profile

Collectibility Rating

Best Vintages

199619982002201020122018

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Investment

Very strong. International collector demand.

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Cellaring

Drink 10-30 years. Needs time to integrate.

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Rarity

500-800 cases annually.

Ready to Experience