| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
McLaren Vale South Australia Australia |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $71.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2021-10-19 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Sounding Like A Wine Pro, Steak Dinner
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard 'Trueman' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Review
Peppery Cab with some jammy dark fruit feels. It has a very balanced mouthfeel with soft fruit and well-woven tannins. The structure of this wine is so sound, it sings on the palate. You can even go with duck here.
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