Clarendon Hills
Brookman Clarendon Merlot
Clarendon, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Six 2005 reds from around the world to warm us up for our main flight. This was our #1,
Six 2005 reds from around the world to warm us up for our main flight. This was our #1,
Sep 8th, 2021
My first Aussie Merlot! At first guess, I would have been tempted to guess new world cab franc here...lots of dark characteristics mixed with some peppery notes. Still needed about an hour to really open up. After that, more bright red fruit started showing. I imagine this still has quite a few more years of awesome drinking ahead. Thanks, @Benjamin Keator !
My first Aussie Merlot! At first guess, I would have been tempted to guess new world cab franc here...lots of dark characteristics mixed with some peppery notes. Still needed about an hour to really open up. After that, more bright red fruit started showing. I imagine this still has quite a few more years of awesome drinking ahead. Thanks, @Benjamin Keator !
Aug 26th, 2017
Big & bold, blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate. Tannins, fruit and acidity are holding up nicely.
Big & bold, blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate. Tannins, fruit and acidity are holding up nicely.
1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2017A little pruney and oth but enjoyable still fruit left
A little pruney and oth but enjoyable still fruit left
Feb 12th, 2017
Big black cherry chocolate ecaberry character
Big black cherry chocolate ecaberry character
Nov 8th, 2016
Great merlot.....yes I said merlot!!!! Drinks like Pomerol, Dynamite!!!!!
Great merlot.....yes I said merlot!!!! Drinks like Pomerol, Dynamite!!!!!
May 20th, 2016Brilliant Merlot. Mature cherry and blackberry with well-integrated oak and earth influence. Supple tannins and bold alcohol.
Brilliant Merlot. Mature cherry and blackberry with well-integrated oak and earth influence. Supple tannins and bold alcohol.
Jul 22nd, 2015Brilliant Merlot. Great depth. Fruit. Lovely soft tannin yet extremely focused
Brilliant Merlot. Great depth. Fruit. Lovely soft tannin yet extremely focused
Oct 28th, 2014
Lots of muscle left in the 2005 Merlot - much to my pleasant surprise! Deep, dark opaque color, plenty on the nose, nothing thin about this wine. Flavors of dark fruits, leather, licorice, pepper all balanced nicely against the softened tannins. Bigger than most Merlots I’ve had, and bigger than many Cabernets. Let it open up for a good hour in the glass and your patience will be well rewarded. Very tight out of the bottle, and it needs an hour or more to find itself. Yes, I will have this with my steak tonight - no need to go to the Cabernets!
Lots of muscle left in the 2005 Merlot - much to my pleasant surprise! Deep, dark opaque color, plenty on the nose, nothing thin about this wine. Flavors of dark fruits, leather, licorice, pepper all balanced nicely against the softened tannins. Bigger than most Merlots I’ve had, and bigger than many Cabernets. Let it open up for a good hour in the glass and your patience will be well rewarded. Very tight out of the bottle, and it needs an hour or more to find itself. Yes, I will have this with my steak tonight - no need to go to the Cabernets!
Mar 14th, 2021