Hickinbotham, Revivalist Merlot, McLaren Vale
Hickinbotham · South Australia › McLaren Vale › Australia
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91
/100
Reviews
4
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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Community Reviews
44
Reviews
90.8
Avg Score
92
Highest
Taster #5733
· Nov 3, 2023
89/100
As in my prior note this is unlike any merlot I've previously had, and we enjoy merlot so much thats the name of our dog. Pnp, this is Unusually soft and light; while i don't see the green or herbal notes from WE or WA, there's definitely clove, I cherries and cola above dry, dusty tannins that provide a lengthy, polished finish mid to back palate. One of the odd times Rose rated a wine a point or two above …
2017 vintage
Taster #4624
· Mar 9, 2023
92/100
This is good wine. The fruit is tasty, the oak is not overpowering, it drinks well with or without food and it's drinking well right now with a good decant. Although as someone mentioned for a previous vintage, at $75 a bottle it's a little steep, definitely worth it if you can get a deal on it though
2017 vintage
Taster #8141
· Feb 12, 2022
90/100
good
2017 vintage
Taster #5733
· Nov 11, 2021
92/100
Pop and pour. Poor glasses make it tough to discern but this is well balanced and unlike most merlots we’ve enjoyed. Thanks to Ryan at Spire/Jess Jacksons Calistoga property For understanding what we enjoy in wine and turning us onto this and several others in a blind tasting.
2017 vintage