Hickinbotham

The Revivalist Clarendon Vineyard Merlot

9.226 ratings
9.215 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 93% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby color, rich fruit aromas with earthy herb tones. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with herb spice, tobacco and cacao notes, rich and juicy. Soft full tannins, long finish ending with oak and earthy herb character. Just starting to drink now, will cellar for a decade. Tasting Sample!

Blend of 93% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby color, rich fruit aromas with earthy herb tones. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with herb spice, tobacco and cacao notes, rich and juicy. Soft full tannins, long finish ending with oak and earthy herb character. Just starting to drink now, will cellar for a decade. Tasting Sample!

Mar 19th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color, rich fruit aromas with earthy tones. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors with sweet spice, tobacco and cacao notes, rich tangy and juicy. Soft full tannins, long finish ending with oak and earthy herb ending. Just starting to drink now, will cellar for a decade. Tasting Sample!

Deep Ruby color, rich fruit aromas with earthy tones. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors with sweet spice, tobacco and cacao notes, rich tangy and juicy. Soft full tannins, long finish ending with oak and earthy herb ending. Just starting to drink now, will cellar for a decade. Tasting Sample!

Jul 18th, 2021
Matt Sterr

Beautiful Aussie Merlot. Blackberry fruit dominates. Silky palate. Long fin.

Beautiful Aussie Merlot. Blackberry fruit dominates. Silky palate. Long fin.

Apr 29th, 2021
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, mocha, dried sage and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, mocha, dried sage and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.

2 people found it helpfulNov 16th, 2017
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, raspberry, cherry, currant, vanilla, mossy earth and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, raspberry, cherry, currant, vanilla, mossy earth and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Tasted these at Yangarra. Chris Carpenter is making Hickinbotham there. If you don't know Chris...maybe you know his "Lokoya" Cabernets. On the nose, raspberries, plum, blackberries, black cherries and dry florals. Soft and supple blackberries, plum, dark cherries, strawberries follow late, soft, round and delicate spices, silky tannins and a touch of anise. The finish is lean cherries with medium slightly dry medium plus tannins. Tasted with Chris Carpenter.

Tasted these at Yangarra. Chris Carpenter is making Hickinbotham there. If you don't know Chris...maybe you know his "Lokoya" Cabernets. On the nose, raspberries, plum, blackberries, black cherries and dry florals. Soft and supple blackberries, plum, dark cherries, strawberries follow late, soft, round and delicate spices, silky tannins and a touch of anise. The finish is lean cherries with medium slightly dry medium plus tannins. Tasted with Chris Carpenter.

1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2017
WineMascot

I loved the 2012, somehow I love the 2013 even more!!! Fun yet complex

I loved the 2012, somehow I love the 2013 even more!!! Fun yet complex

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2015
Scott Rowe

I haven't drank much Merlot, apparently this is a pretty good one. Not feeling it but can appreciate it.

I haven't drank much Merlot, apparently this is a pretty good one. Not feeling it but can appreciate it.

Apr 29th, 2016
Ryan Davis

Mine

Mine

Sep 9th, 2015
Ryan Davis

Mine

Mine

Sep 9th, 2015