Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

"From one of the coolest as well as late harvested vineyards in McLaren Vale, the spectacular 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Hickinbotham Vineyard is the winery's flagship Cabernet. While less impressive than the blockbuster 2002, the 2003 exhibits tremendous potential. The 2003 boasts a saturated ruby/purple color as well as a big, full-bodied perfume of creme de cassis, cedar, spice box, and tobacco leaf. With a huge, concentrated mouthfeel, a boatload of tannin, and a monster finish, it needs 5-6 years of bottle age, and should keep for two decades or more."
-Wine Advocate