Clarendon Hills
Brookman Clarendon Merlot
Clarendon, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
My first Aussie Merlot! At first guess, I would have been tempted to guess new world cab franc here...lots of dark characteristics mixed with some peppery notes. Still needed about an hour to really open up. After that, more bright red fruit started showing. I imagine this still has quite a few more years of awesome drinking ahead. Thanks, @Benjamin Keator !
My first Aussie Merlot! At first guess, I would have been tempted to guess new world cab franc here...lots of dark characteristics mixed with some peppery notes. Still needed about an hour to really open up. After that, more bright red fruit started showing. I imagine this still has quite a few more years of awesome drinking ahead. Thanks, @Benjamin Keator !
Aug 26th, 2017
Nice Merlot! Dark fruit notes and soft tannins. A bit fuller body than a typical Merlot.
Nice Merlot! Dark fruit notes and soft tannins. A bit fuller body than a typical Merlot.
Nov 16th, 2016