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Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaAustralian Charlie Seppelt and American Chris Carpenter are masters of this wine, and they have done an impressive job. At ten years old, this wine is only coming into its own, and it is impressive. The bouquet, yes, a real bouquet, is stunningly attractive, with mature vanilla, cedar, and cassis melded into a highly attractive, perfumed scent. The wine's textures are multi-layered, and the tannins, fruit, and acidity create a seamless experience. Pure black plum, cassis, tobacco, menthol and baking chocolate fill the palate. The fruit is hand picked from Clarendon high country at 220 metres, where it builds weight and flavour in the warm mornings and retains freshness and acidity through cool nights. It reminds me of Pomerol in the mouth, but with a dash of savoury Bolgheri. Planted in 1971 by Alan Hickinbotham in McLaren Vale, it remains well cared for today by Jackson Family Wines. Delicious now and likely to be in great shape for another 5-7 years.Tasted: 24 October 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $89.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $80.00 | 750ml | |
| MB | $80.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 85456UPC: 869013000021
