Wine › Merlot › Australia

"An open and vibrant palate with lovely raspberry, blackcurrant, wood spice an... "An open and vibrant palate with lovely raspberry, blackcurrant, wood spice and sweet tobacco leaf, leads into a rich volume of fine terracotta tannins that are long, allowing the perfume to extend. Fine acid freshness, beautiful fruit succulence... more

"This is a lithe, sinuous, bright drink of considerable finesse and allure. Wh... "This is a lithe, sinuous, bright drink of considerable finesse and allure. While quite approachable now, this is one which will greatly benefit from some years in the cellar: it will flesh up beautifully without losing its finesse. The elegant... more

"The growing season was affected by a very hot spring, leading to the lowest y... "The growing season was affected by a very hot spring, leading to the lowest yields on Hickinbotham's record. When the grapes started their ripening process in January, the weather miraculously cooled to a very mild ripening season. This resulted in... more

"This is a lithe, sinuous, bright drink of considerable finesse and allure. Wh... "This is a lithe, sinuous, bright drink of considerable finesse and allure. While quite approachable now, this is one which will greatly benefit from some years in the cellar: it will flesh up beautifully without losing its finesse. The elegant... more

"This vibrant and lifted Merlot exudes rich plum flavours with undertones of b... "This vibrant and lifted Merlot exudes rich plum flavours with undertones of both red and dark fruit and a soft touch of oak. As the wine develops in the glass, layers of chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon spice come to the fore. The soft mouth-feel and... more

"Fragrant and silky smooth, the 2022 Scooter charms your senses with a nose fu... "Fragrant and silky smooth, the 2022 Scooter charms your senses with a nose full of cherries and forest fruits. Fresh plum and sweet berries delight on your first sip, before giving way to spices reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon. Finely poised and... more

"Deep crimson with a dark ruby core. Fragrant and spicy aromas of blackberry, ... "Deep crimson with a dark ruby core. Fragrant and spicy aromas of blackberry, blueberry, fresh plum, cassis, violets, black pepper, sage and bay leaf with underlying notes of cedar, charcuterie, baking spices and anise. The palate is rich, plush and... more

"Blend: 87% Shiraz, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot" "Blend: 87% Shiraz, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot" more

"Aromas of blackcurrants, cassis, cedar and freshly roasted mocha. Dense flavo... "Aromas of blackcurrants, cassis, cedar and freshly roasted mocha. Dense flavors of plums, blackberries and currants introduce a coating palate of mocha, graphite and violets, finishing fresh and brisk, dotted with red cherries and a silky tannin.... more

"Bright, supple, and varietally correct, this wine delivers all the pleasure a... "Bright, supple, and varietally correct, this wine delivers all the pleasure and versatility you could want in an early-drinking Bordeaux blend (with a bit of Sangiovese!). Red and blue fruited, with flavors of quandong (a red native peach), red... more