Hickinbotham

Trueman Clarendon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.260 ratings
9.319 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, 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
Eric Urbani

Prior notes apply

Prior notes apply

Dec 26th, 2021
Eric Urbani

A v nice McClaren Vale Cab - well done

A v nice McClaren Vale Cab - well done

Jun 6th, 2021
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.6

This is perhaps the best Aussie Cabernet Sauvignon I've encountered so far. Juicy, fresh, surprisingly elegant and refined, yet with great fruit and dito structure. This is already accessible, but will age longer than most people think.

This is perhaps the best Aussie Cabernet Sauvignon I've encountered so far. Juicy, fresh, surprisingly elegant and refined, yet with great fruit and dito structure. This is already accessible, but will age longer than most people think.

2 people found it helpfulMar 19th, 2015
Shawn R

Part of the Premium Wines at the resort here in Mexico...hour decant and it is ready. Booming nose yet lacks a little on the finish. Drink now.

Part of the Premium Wines at the resort here in Mexico...hour decant and it is ready. Booming nose yet lacks a little on the finish. Drink now.

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2018
Shawn R

Black tea and licorice with a hint of herbs.

Black tea and licorice with a hint of herbs.

1 person found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2017
Christanna Honer

A beauty. All the earthy leathery cigar box notes of Bordeaux. Great structure and persistence on the finish.

A beauty. All the earthy leathery cigar box notes of Bordeaux. Great structure and persistence on the finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Perfumed fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, plum, soft spices and dry florals. Elegant beauty on the palate. Fruits mirror the nose, caramel, mocha, anise, coffee expresso, leathery, soft wood, round beautiful acidity & finish. Tasted with Lokoya's Winemaker Chris Carpenter at Yangarra.

Perfumed fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, plum, soft spices and dry florals. Elegant beauty on the palate. Fruits mirror the nose, caramel, mocha, anise, coffee expresso, leathery, soft wood, round beautiful acidity & finish. Tasted with Lokoya's Winemaker Chris Carpenter at Yangarra.

Apr 7th, 2017
Sommelara

Australia rocks!

Australia rocks!

Oct 15th, 2016
Shay A
9.3

Feel like this is the Bevan style wine of Australia. Nothing to be ashamed of here. In your face alcohol and tannins, and nothing is apologetic. The fruit is only there to provide a small balance. The rest of it is full throttle. Hold on to your wine glass!

Feel like this is the Bevan style wine of Australia. Nothing to be ashamed of here. In your face alcohol and tannins, and nothing is apologetic. The fruit is only there to provide a small balance. The rest of it is full throttle. Hold on to your wine glass!

Oct 12th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.4

Awesome 2012 from one of the premier producers in McLaren Vale. Loaded with fruit and brawny tannins, needed a hour to breathe life. Huge plum and black fruits here. Started Big but finished wonderful. CB 94

Awesome 2012 from one of the premier producers in McLaren Vale. Loaded with fruit and brawny tannins, needed a hour to breathe life. Huge plum and black fruits here. Started Big but finished wonderful. CB 94

Mar 21st, 2016