12 bottles per lot
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Clarendon Hills Merlot--Vintage 1997
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Tasting note: The terrific 1997 Merlot is tannic, but super-concentrated with amazing purity. The dense ruby/purple color is followed by copious aromas of jammy black fruits, chocolate, kirsch, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is backward, with noticeable tannin and high alcohol, but the layers of glycerin, extract, and richness are awesome. This exotic, blockbuster Merlot should be at its finest between 2000-2012. Wine Advocate #122 (Apr 1999) Robert Parker
12 bottles per lot
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Tasting note: The terrific 1997 Merlot is tannic, but super-concentrated with amazing purity. The dense ruby/purple color is followed by copious aromas of jammy black fruits, chocolate, kirsch, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is backward, with noticeable tannin and high alcohol, but the layers of glycerin, extract, and richness are awesome. This exotic, blockbuster Merlot should be at its finest between 2000-2012. Wine Advocate #122 (Apr 1999) Robert Parker
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
ParcelWineOffered duty paid, but available in bond