2007 Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah

Opaque black purple colour with black purple hue. Aromas of blackberry, dark plum, liquorice allsorts and confectionary with just a touch of cedar and bacon fat as end notes. A refined sniff. The palate displays flavours of blackberry, cedar, spice and confectionary with a meaty texture all encased by a firm, dry tannin structure leading into a very dry finish with an aftertaste of spice and blackpepper. The wine lacks the depth and length that it is renowned for and the dry tannins tend to subdue the fruit.
Cellar 5-6 years (2014-2015)
14.5% Alc

Other Reviews….
The 2007 Syrah Hickinbotham has slightly muted aromas of mineral, underbrush, spice box, blackberry, and blueberry. On the palate it displays a stern personality with plenty of underlying structure and some austerity. It has excellent balance, depth, and length which will be fully exhibited in another 4-6 years.
93 points
Jay Miller – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate