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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Drink 2000-2015, Robert Parker, Feb 2000

The black/purple-colored 1998 Shiraz Hickinbotham (600 cases) reveals extraordinary intensity. This wine exhibits smoky cassis, blackberry, melted asphalt, and toasty oak aromas, purity of fruit, an earthy, peppery character, and massive extract and richness. Drink this blockbuster Shiraz over the next 12-15 years. This immense, super-concentrated, muscular wine appears to mirror the personality and stature of proprietor/winemaker Roman Bratasiuk. Clarendon Hills produces some of my favorite Australian wines, and readers looking for flavor, personality, and pleasure, should seek out this limited production gem. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

94
94/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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94 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright, deep ruby. Leesy, roasted aromas of blackcurrant, gunpowder, roast coffee and exotic spices. Dense, thick and full on the palate, with superb concentration and depth of flavor. Notes of gunpowder and black tea contribute to the wine complexity. Finishes very long, with ripe, lush tannins. Pliant and wonderfully ripe, but not at all over the top.

About the producer

Clarendon Hills NV
Clarendon Hills

Based in the McLaren Vale, Clarendon Hills has been one of the pioneering names in Australian wine. Focusing on single-site expressions of individual grapes, working with old dry-farmed vineyards, it has become one of the world’s leading producers, best known for its iconic Astralis Shiraz.

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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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