Hickinbotham

The Revivalist Clarendon Vineyard Merlot

9.34 ratings

9.12 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

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

8.9

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

9.4

Absolutely gorgeous and plush. Followed up a big cab surprisingly well.

Absolutely gorgeous and plush. Followed up a big cab surprisingly well.

Mar 21st, 2018

9.5

V13. Very nice. Cherry licorice nose. Juicy blackberry fruit. Chewy earthy finish

V13. Very nice. Cherry licorice nose. Juicy blackberry fruit. Chewy earthy finish

Sep 22nd, 2017