Clarendon Hills 1998 Clarendon Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Hickinbotham

Wine – red – 1998 – Clarendon Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Hickinbotham – Australien – Region: South Australia – Apellation: McLaren Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon – 750 ml.

1998 Clarendon Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Hickinbotham

Tasting Note:

Made from 30-year old vines this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was rigid and unevolved the day I tasted it even though its a late release from the impressive 1998 vintage. It possesses great fruit pure creme de cassis notes excellent purity and a medium-bodied backward style reminiscent of a barrel sample. The wood is nicely integrated and the wine is long as well as promising. I would not be surprised to see it merit a 90-point score in 3-4 years. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. Source: Wine Advocate

Rating: 88 RP Reviewed by Robert Parker Date: October 2002