Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills Brookman Merlot
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Clarendon Hills Brookman Merlot is a standout wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Hailing from the esteemed Clarendon Hills appellation, this Merlot is crafted from grapes grown in a vineyard with exceptional features. The winemaking process is meticulous, resulting in a wine that exudes elegance and finesse. With its rich and velvety texture, this Merlot offers a delightful balance of flavors. Its style is characterized by luscious dark fruit notes, complemented by hints of spice and a lingering finish. Clarendon Hills Brookman Merlot is a true gem that will captivate wine enthusiasts with its exceptional quality and distinctive character.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Clarendon Hills Brookman Merlot is a highly regarded wine from the Clarendon Hills winery in Australia.This Merlot showcases the unique characteristics of the Brookman Vineyard, resulting in a wine that is both elegant and complex.
On the nose, this wine offers enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and dark chocolate. These rich fruit notes are complemented by hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging. The bouquet is further enhanced by subtle floral undertones, adding a layer of complexity.
The ripe fruit flavors continue to shine, with blackberry and plum taking center stage. There is a lovely balance between the fruit and the oak, with well-integrated tannins providing structure and a long, lingering finish.
It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty pasta dishes. Enjoy it now or cellar it for a few more years to allow the flavors to further develop.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Clarendon Hills
Region: McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.CUSTOMER RATING
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