{"title":"Clarendon Hills | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarendon Hills produces single-site, old vine wines from estate vineyards in the Clarendon and Blewitt Springs sub-districts of McLaren Vale. Winemaker Roman Bratasiuk works with low-yielding dry grown bush vines, bottling each site separately to preserve individual terroir character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe range includes single vineyard Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, alongside the Domaine Clarendon tier — an accessible introduction to the Clarendon Hills style designed for by-the-glass service.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-clarendon-grenache-2021-blewitt-springs","title":"Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Grenache 2021 | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Grenache 2021 is an old vine Grenache from Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, made from declassified fruit from Clarendon Hills’ three single site Grenache vineyards. An abundance of fresh cut flowers — lavender, rose and violet — leads the nose, with cherry, cranberry, blood orange and raspberry on a flowing palate of bright acidity and fine talcum tannin. The 2021 vintage reflects a cooler, more generous season after three consecutive warm and dry years, producing wines of elegance and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender, rose and violet with cherry, cranberry and blood orange. Fresh, floral and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowing and bright with raspberry, cherry and blood orange fruit. Fine talcum tannin, bright acidity and flavours at full expression. Elegant and charming with a medium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow yielding, dry grown bush vines from Blewitt Springs, hand-picked. Partial whole berry, wild yeast fermentation. All pressings returned to barrel. 18 months in 4–6 year old tightly grained French oak. Bottled without fining or filtration. Closure: DIAM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. 12km north-east of McLaren Vale town centre. Deep sandy soils over a mineral-rich subterranean layer of ironstone and quartz. Some of the oldest old vine Grenache plantations in the world. 6km proximity to the Great Southern Ocean contributes natural freshness and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter three dry and warm-to-hot vintages in a row, 2021 brought heavy early season rain, a hot start that cooled in December, and no significant heat spikes. Cooler ripening weather and elevated yields produced wines of elegance and generous fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink now to 2028. The wine is at full flavour expression in its relative infancy and does not require extended cellaring, though will reward 3–5 years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarendon Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48829601743097,"sku":"9335862002840-2021","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-grenache-2021-blewitt-springs.jpg?v=1786925597"},{"product_id":"clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-grenache-2023-mclaren-vale","title":"Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Grenache 2023 | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Grenache 2023 is an old vine Grenache from Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, made from declassified fruit from Clarendon Hills’ three single site Grenache vineyards. The 2023 La Niña vintage — the best of three consecutive cool seasons — has produced a wine of exceptional aromatic lift and precision, with lavender, rose, cherry, cranberry, blood orange and forest berry on a flowing palate of bright acidity and fine talcum tannin. Awarded 93 points by both James Suckling and the Wine Companion, and described by Wine Advocate’s Erin Larkin as ‘a whole lot of wine for the money’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender, rose, cherry, cranberry, blood orange and raspberry. Juicy, fresh and florally expressive with an uncanny precociousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowing and bright with forest berry flavours, bright acidity and fine talcum tannin. Two distinct stories — an intense, savoury aromatic profile and a succulent, vividly red and purple fruit palate. Decanting recommended to allow both to coalesce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — James Suckling (Ryan Montgomery, June 2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perfumed aromas of blackberries, mulberry bush, dark chocolate and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, showing pomegranate, raspberry purée and fresh herbs. Great value. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Wine Companion (Marcus Ellis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The entry level, if you will, made from declassified fruit\/wine from the three proprietary Blewitt Springs sites. The trajectory here is for brighter styles, though the graph curve is gradual. The house style remains, and there is no harm in that, given its history. Expect a deeply red-fruited, slightly meaty style, moody with sultry florals, black cherry, dried herbs and warmed whole brown spices. It’s a fine introduction to the Clarendon Hills oeuvre, and at a more than fair tariff.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate — Erin Larkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The 2023 Domaine Clarendon Grenache leads with a bouquet that is stubbornly resisting any alignment with the palate. There are two stories in this glass: one — the first — is told by the aromas: black, tarry, intense peat, licorice, blackstrap, biltong and crushed rocks, even a hint of crushed ant. The second story is told by the fruit in the mouth: succulent, vividly red and purple, compote in composure, saturating and palate staining. One assumes that for these two aspects of the wine to come together, you must decant it. Already it is starting to coalesce, but it has been 20 minutes in the glass. This is a powerful, inky rendition of this wine — and one not to be taken lightly. This is a whole lot of wine for the money.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-picked. 40% whole berry, 100% destemmed, wild yeast fermentation. Gently pressed and returned to barrel. 18 months in 4–10 year old tightly grained French oak. Bottled without fining or filtration. Closure: DIAM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. 12km north-east of McLaren Vale town centre. Deep sandy soils over a mineral-rich subterranean layer of ironstone and quartz. Some of the oldest old vine Grenache plantations in the world. 6km proximity to the Great Southern Ocean contributes natural freshness and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 was the third La Niña growing cycle in a row and the best of the trio. No 40°C day was recorded across summer. Full maturity arrived 3–4 weeks later than the already late 2022 vintage, with perfect sunny 21°C autumn days and very cool nights producing exquisite fruit with preserved acidity and remarkable floral aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink from 2026 to 2031. Does not require extended cellaring but will reward 3–5 years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarendon Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48829694476537,"sku":"9335862002840-2023","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-grenache-2023-blewitt-springs.webp?v=1786928130"},{"product_id":"clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-syrah-2021-mclaren-vale","title":"Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2021 | Mclaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2021 is a cool climate, single vineyard Syrah from Clarendon, McLaren Vale’s highest altitude sub-district at 350 metres above sea level. Planted in 2003 using Astralis vineyard cuttings on single stake, non-cordon trellis vines, the wine expresses the ancient ironstone and quartz terroir of Clarendon with graphite, iodine, roast meat, black cardamom, chocolate and black olive alongside blueberry and plum fruit on a layered, silken palate. The 2021 vintage, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, reflects a cooler and more generous season — compressed and taut, with the structure to reward patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA whiff of reduction leads before forest, spruce and red and blue fruit accents tumble across the glass. Graphite, iodine, black cardamom and black olive with blueberry and plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLayered and silken with licorice tannins, compressed and taut at the finish. Fine-grained structure with dark fruit, spice and savoury McLaren Vale character. Best from 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — James Suckling (Ned Goodwin MW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A whiff of reduction defines the nose before forest, spruce and red and blue fruit accents tumble across licorice tannins. It’s compressed and taut at the end. Perhaps less accessible than the sumptuous ’22s, but a very fine opening act all the same. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-picked. 60% whole berry, wild yeast fermentation. All pressings returned to barrel. 18 months in 1–5 year old tightly grained French oak. Bottled without fining or filtration. Closure: DIAM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClarendon, McLaren Vale. 350 metres above sea level, 15km north-east of McLaren Vale town centre. Terroir of decomposed ironstone, quartz, shale and schist — circa 750 million year old geology. The 36 acre vineyard spans an 1,100 metre width and 80 metre altitude drop, with a major eastern facade descending into the ancient Onkaparinga Gorge. Astralis vineyard cuttings were propagated across the site by Roman Bratasiuk in 2003. Single stake, non-cordon trellised vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter three dry and warm-to-hot vintages in a row, 2021 brought heavy early season rain, a hot start that cooled in December, and no significant heat spikes. Cooler ripening weather and elevated yields produced wines of elegance and generous fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink from 2025 to 2033. Rewards cellaring and will continue to develop complexity over 8–10 years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarendon Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48829731275001,"sku":"9335862002871-2021","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-syrah-2021-mclaren-vale.webp?v=1786929826"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/collections\/clarendon-hills.oembed","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}