Clarendon Hills Merlot, Clarendon, Australia

克拉倫敦山梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：7313

The terrific 1997 Merlot is tannic, but super-concentrated with amazing purity. The dense ruby/purple color is followed by copious aromas of jammy black fruits, chocolate, kirsch, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is backward, with noticeable tannin and high alcohol, but the layers of glycerin, extract, and richness are awesome. This exotic, blockbuster Merlot should be at its finest between 2000-2012. This wine is a crowd-pleasing, exotic offering that takes the level of richness and hedonism to sensational heights. This wine is worth trying if only because of its compelling purity, opulence, and explosive richness.Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West LLC, San Rafael, CA; tel. (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Clarendon Hills' red wines are about as decadent and rich as red wine can get. The 1996 Merlot offers a thick, juicy, full-bodied blast of black cherry fruit intertwined with notes of chocolate and earth. Unctuously-textured and pure, not overdone, yet clearly massive, this soft, opulently-styled Merlot can be drunk now or cellared for a decade. This is one of my favorite Australian wineries and readers who have followed my reviews know of my enthusiasm for recent vintages of the Old Vine Grenache, Astralis, and Merlot. I have not reviewed any Clarendon Hills Chardonnays because I am not fond of oxidized, earthy Chardonnays.Importer: Australian Premium Wine Collection, (John Larchet), USA Wine West, San Rafael, CAphone: (800)-485-5753, and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Supple in texture, but chewy, with fine tannins supporting the pure blueberry, plum and mineral flavors that become increasingly exotic with each sip and echo long on the finish. Tempting now. Best after 1999. 400 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clarendon Select to Add