1996 Clarendon Hills Merlot McLaren Vale

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  1/1/2009 - StewartWent wrote: 87 Points

  Another auction bargain although the level was a touch low; low enough to cause concern. But, as it happens, no cause for concern. Some browning and the rim lightens considerably. Nose is quite tight and shows some mild plums (with some stink) but I can almost pick up a hint of astringency. Fruits are well intact although quite light and mild (the impact of 12 years of age kicking in). Some oak in here as well. Hard to be dissapointed, all things considered, although this is definately a drink now job given the light fruit weight.

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  9/3/2003 - buckeye76 wrote: 94 Points

  CHERRIES, RASPBERRIES, AND SPICE IN THE NOSE WITH DEEP BERRY FRUIT AND BLACK CHERRIES IN THE FLAVOR. NICE LEGS AND A LONG FINISH.

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