Clarendon Hills
Piggott Range Vineyard Syrah
Clarendon, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Pulled from my cellar where is has rested since release. This is a carnival of characters with dark fruit, teriyaki, bacon fat, olive tapenade, moist forest floor, hollowed out decomposing log, leather, coco, and coffee. Tannic still with plenty of acid; the finish is as long as the day. Our assessment, considering the abundant secondary characteristics, that this was on the decline and opening now was a bit of a fortuitous save. And while I don’t disagree that now is the time to drink these wines, Day 2 was noticeable brighter with fresher blue fruits and structure even more pronounced. Overall conclusion, these are far from going dead anytime soon but why wait? This was a fabulous bottle and I’m so pleased we were able to share with a dear friend.
Pulled from my cellar where is has rested since release. This is a carnival of characters with dark fruit, teriyaki, bacon fat, olive tapenade, moist forest floor, hollowed out decomposing log, leather, coco, and coffee. Tannic still with plenty of acid; the finish is as long as the day. Our assessment, considering the abundant secondary characteristics, that this was on the decline and opening now was a bit of a fortuitous save. And while I don’t disagree that now is the time to drink these wines, Day 2 was noticeable brighter with fresher blue fruits and structure even more pronounced. Overall conclusion, these are far from going dead anytime soon but why wait? This was a fabulous bottle and I’m so pleased we were able to share with a dear friend.
Apr 4th, 2021
Dark ruby. Dark nose with loads of spices, black fruits and olives. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with balanced acidity and a full body. Layered palate with baking spices, bacon, blackberries, black cherries and a touch of olives. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2024.
Dark ruby. Dark nose with loads of spices, black fruits and olives. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with balanced acidity and a full body. Layered palate with baking spices, bacon, blackberries, black cherries and a touch of olives. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2024.
Nov 12th, 2018
2006 vintage. Large and in charge! Finishes for minutes.
2006 vintage. Large and in charge! Finishes for minutes.
Sep 12th, 2015
It showed great tonight, one of the best Syrahs in a long time. So complex, so complete, so full of flavour and life, so enjoyable. With many more years ahead of it. Boy, was Jay Miller ever right about this wine.
It showed great tonight, one of the best Syrahs in a long time. So complex, so complete, so full of flavour and life, so enjoyable. With many more years ahead of it. Boy, was Jay Miller ever right about this wine.
Jan 1st, 2022
Blue fruit. Subtle powerhouse. Has morphed over time. Incredible juice
Blue fruit. Subtle powerhouse. Has morphed over time. Incredible juice
Dec 20th, 2018
Love the black olive notes. Delicious '06
Love the black olive notes. Delicious '06
Dec 17th, 2016Giant wine, time open lent to some ease in the tannins. Very smooth.
Giant wine, time open lent to some ease in the tannins. Very smooth.
Oct 21st, 2015
Soft yet concentrated fruit and long finish.
Soft yet concentrated fruit and long finish.
Jul 3rd, 2015