Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot 2022 wwejuly2026sale a varietal Callet

a varietal Callet

Spicy notes from the ageing with cinnamon and black pepper

and toast are found in the nose of the potentially exceptional 2003 Warre's Vintage Port

A touch salty on the finish with lovely phenolic grip and long tangy citrus flavours

Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot 2022 wwejuly2026sale a varietal Callet95 POINTS Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine "From two blocks planed in 1976 and 1989. Crushed fruit, ambient ferment, with 16 days on skins; matured in French barriques (60% new) and foudre for 12 months. Merlot has had a tough trot in this country, but Californian winemaker Chris Carpenter is well schooled in the ways of the grape. This harnesses a more rounded fruit profile, but also with proper linear tannins and drive. Its a relatively elegant