Clarendon Hills

Brookman Clarendon Cabernet Sauvignon

9.155 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Clarendon, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Scott Taddeo

Having tasted some of the worlds best Cabernet all day I had my doubts as to how this would hold up, turns out I needn’t worry. Laced with violets and eucalypt lift supported by fresh black currant, black currant pastille, plum skin, pencil shavings and toasty oak. Just avoids going into full bodied territory, but the swathe of tannin and fresh acidity keeps the wine in balance. Still a baby.

Having tasted some of the worlds best Cabernet all day I had my doubts as to how this would hold up, turns out I needn’t worry. Laced with violets and eucalypt lift supported by fresh black currant, black currant pastille, plum skin, pencil shavings and toasty oak. Just avoids going into full bodied territory, but the swathe of tannin and fresh acidity keeps the wine in balance. Still a baby.

May 2nd, 2019
Simon Gilligan

McLaren Vale - big and ripe, black fruited, chocolate, eucalypt. Fleshy tannin that gives it a nice Cabernet leatheriness and savoury finish.

McLaren Vale - big and ripe, black fruited, chocolate, eucalypt. Fleshy tannin that gives it a nice Cabernet leatheriness and savoury finish.

Apr 3rd, 2019
Geoff King

A very nice wine. Fruity flavor. Very smooth. Very different, but, very enjoyable.

A very nice wine. Fruity flavor. Very smooth. Very different, but, very enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2017
David Annis

Probably a little too soon but still good. Lots of fruit, less tannic than I expected. Clarendon Hills never disappoints.

Probably a little too soon but still good. Lots of fruit, less tannic than I expected. Clarendon Hills never disappoints.

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016
Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

8.7

Look Ma! It's not from Italy

Look Ma! It's not from Italy

Dec 13th, 2013
jiggy

Hey another great wife to sit back and enjoy a movie

Hey another great wife to sit back and enjoy a movie

Feb 10th, 2024
Ross Bathgate

Found this in my local specialty shop for $30 and couldn’t believe that an aged Clarendon Hills would be so cheap. It did not disappoint! Probably a little jammier than expected but the layers of spice and fruit were so delicious. Importantly, Not overly tannic and well balanced. A very enjoyable wine!

Found this in my local specialty shop for $30 and couldn’t believe that an aged Clarendon Hills would be so cheap. It did not disappoint! Probably a little jammier than expected but the layers of spice and fruit were so delicious. Importantly, Not overly tannic and well balanced. A very enjoyable wine!

Jul 7th, 2021
Kurt Schuster

Solid, delicious. Firm fruit but la king heavy tannins. Moderate structure.

Solid, delicious. Firm fruit but la king heavy tannins. Moderate structure.

Nov 5th, 2019
Ker Fern Tan

2005 9/10
Amazing full bodied wine with berry aftertastes

2005 9/10
Amazing full bodied wine with berry aftertastes

Aug 16th, 2017
Nate Redner

Leather, tobacco, black and white pepper, cocoa

Leather, tobacco, black and white pepper, cocoa

Dec 28th, 2015