2005 Brookmann Merlot
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The Bordeaux varietals begin with the 2005 Merlot Brookman Vineyard. Sourced from a 65-year-old vineyard, it is opaque purple-colored with an expressive perfume of toasty oak, mulberry, blackberry, black raspberry, and chocolate. Layered, rich, and thick, it can be drunk now but will evolve for 5-7 years. Importer: E. & J. Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA; www.clarendonhills.com.au
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Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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Dark purple. Smoky herb- and oak-accented cherry and blueberry aromas are deepened by vanilla and mocha. Fat and sweet, with deep dark fruit and candied licorice flavors tightened by firm but velvety tannins. The herbal character builds with air and clashes with the wine's sweet fruit and charry oak, creating a sweet/bitter disjointedness. Will this resolve with time?
The Bordeaux varietals begin with the 2005 Merlot Brookman Vineyard. Sourced from a 65-year-old vineyard, it is opaque purple-colored with an expressive perfume of toasty oak, mulberry, blackberry, black raspberry, and chocolate. Layered, rich, and thick, it can be drunk now but will evolve for 5-7 years. Oct 2007, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
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.