Clarendon Hills Sandown Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The Clarendon Hills Sandown Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a captivating bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, featuring rich dark fruit flavors complemented by notes of chocolate and spice. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a balanced and polished texture. Bright acidity supports a long, complex finish with lingering nuances of cassis and oak. This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with roasted meats and aged cheeses.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
The Clarendon Hills Sandown Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a captivating bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, featuring rich dark fruit flavors complemented by notes of chocolate and spice. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a balanced and polished texture. Bright acidity supports a long, complex finish with lingering nuances of cassis and oak. This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with roasted meats and aged cheeses.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
The Clarendon Hills Sandown Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a captivating bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, featuring rich dark fruit flavors complemented by notes of chocolate and spice. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a balanced and polished texture. Bright acidity supports a long, complex finish with lingering nuances of cassis and oak. This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with roasted meats and aged cheeses.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
About Clarendon Hills Wines
Clarendon Hills Wines, established by winemaker Roman Bratasiuk in 1990, is a boutique winery located in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. The winery has built a formidable reputation for producing world-class, single-vineyard wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their individual terroirs. Bratasiuk’s philosophy emphasizes low-intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management, ensuring that the wines are an authentic expression of their origins. Clarendon Hills is particularly renowned for its Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each crafted with a focus on purity, intensity, and complexity.
The acclaim for Clarendon Hills Wines extends globally, with numerous accolades from critics and wine enthusiasts alike. The winery's dedication to quality and consistency is evident in every vintage, marked by rich, concentrated flavors and sophisticated structures. Clarendon Hills' flagship wine, the Astralis Syrah, epitomizes the estate's commitment to excellence and has become a benchmark for Australian premium wines. This dedication to producing high-caliber wines that age gracefully has secured Clarendon Hills a prestigious place in the pantheon of great wine producers.