G’day
Tasted immediately after double-decanting the magnum in preparation for dinner with friends tonight. Purple colour and slightly glass-staining. A touch of VA on decanting which has quickly disappeared. Hints of leather open the nose, which also shows developed blackberry, mulberry and a hint of menthol or eucalypt.
The palate shows more of the menthol, along with a bigger whack of dark berries. Mildly grippy tannins and supporting acid add to a more powerful back palate / long finish. I am hopeful the wine will fill out on the front palate a little more with time in the decanter.
Cheers
Allan
TN: Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (en magnum)
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TN: Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (en magnum)
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