Clarendon Hills Merlot Brookman 2004

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Varietal: Merlot
Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale
Sub-Region: Clarendon

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This vineyard is planted on hard deep clay which is very important for the production of classic Merlot - blueberry, mulberry fruit and chocolate overtones. Always very rich persistent and full bodied flavour with great opulence.

Reviews:
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"Aromatically minty and herbal, but delivers enough rich cherry and cranberry fruit to finish in balance. Tannins are fine in texture. Best from 2007 through 2012. 500 cases imported. –HS" -Rated 88, Wine Spectator
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"Clarendon Hills’ Merlot can be very interesting. Their 2004 Merlot Brookman Vineyard, while displaying a certain herbal character, offers gorgeous layers of white chocolate, sweet black cherries, and a hint of espresso roast. With terrific fruit, an opulent texture, and a fleshy, up-front style, it is best consumed over the next 7-8 years." -Rated 93, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Perennially one of Australia’s best Merlots, the 2004 version “shows the cool season,” according to winemaker Roman Bratasiuk. Dried herbs and tobacco blend into pepper and cassis flavors. The tannins are supple, gradually fading on the finish into a smooth stream of mocha. Drink now–2012. — J.C. (12/15/2006) " -Rated 90, Wine Enthusiast
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"Ruby-red. Pepper-tinged cherry and redcurrant on the nose, with a hint of licorice. Firm and gripping, with medium body and lots of tangy red berry flavors overlaid by succulent herbs. The 2003 version of this was riper and sweeter, while this one doesn't have quite enough fruit to cover its underlying green tones. Finishes with firm tannins and a late note of bitter chocolate. " -Rated 88, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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