2016 HICKINBOTHAM CLARENDON VINEYARD MERLOT THE REVIVALIST MCLAREN VALE 750ML

This is tight lithe and elegant: a composed and dignified Merlot with only the faintest initial glimpse of anything resembling mellow. It smells comforting at first but as the drinker delves the bouquet unveils mossy damp forest earth and then fresher leafy greens emerge with their tannins.