2004 Clarendon Hills Liandra Vineyard Syrah

The 2004 Liandra is the wine that seems to reflect the continuity of style more than any other of the 2004 Syrah collection.  It has the typical explosive mouthfeel and power that wine lovers have come to expect as a given, but not always delivered in 2004.

Opaque black purple colour with black purple hue.  Superb nose of plum, cedar, spice, blackberry and white pepper.  The palate exhibits that rich 'joosy' character that is McLaren Vale - ripe plum, blackberry and black pepper explode over a liquorice background.  Perfect balance, with velvet tannins and exceptionally long aftertaste of spice, blackberry and black pepper.
Cellar 8-10 years (2014-2016)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Robert Parkers Review:
The single vineyard effort 2004 Syrah Liandra Vineyard possesses a tell-tale peppery, blackberry, and cassis-scented nose, wonderful purity and intensity, but a more laid-back character than many of the Clarendon Hills offerings. Medium to full-bodied and elegant, it is ideal for drinking now and over the next 10-12 years.
(90-93) Points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005)