Clarendon Hills, Liandra Syrah other_regions Not gentle but exceptionally concentrated

Not gentle but exceptionally concentrated for a still red in Champagne

The supple and markedly forward medium weight flavors possess a lovely sense of underlying tension that adds lift to the stony and lacy finish that displays a touch of austerity

Not only is this a steal for the price

There is notably better mid-palate density to the medium-bodied and mineral-driven flavors that display focused power on the bone-dry

A hint of reduction is going to need time in bottle to dissipate

Clarendon Hills, Liandra Syrah other_regions Not gentle but exceptionally concentratedThe 1997 Shiraz Liandra (14. 5% natural alcohol) is a blend of the Clarendon and Kangarilla vineyards. It has an opaque purple color, as well as black cherry and blackberry scented aromatics with tarry pepper notes. The wine is enormous, with extraordinary fatness and succulence, an unctuous texture, as well as a long, 35 second finish. Drink it over the next 12 15 years. This wine is a crowd pleasing, exotic offering that takes the level of richness