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Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon
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Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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750ml /
Vintage: 2019
  • WS 93
  • MEL 93
  • WE 92
  • WA 94
  • JS 94
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    Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, crafted by winemaker Chris Carpenter, is an exquisite testament to the winery’s ability to consistently produce wines of profound character and quality. With its deep, luminous ruby hue, Trueman captures the essence of the ancient soils and ideal growing conditions of the vineyard.

    The nose is rich and complex, evoking scents of ripe blackberries and bittersweet chocolate, with delicate undertones of rose petal and wild sage. This complexity carries through to the palate, where juicy notes of black plum meld seamlessly with a fresh acidity. Velvety tannins provide a smooth texture, culminating in a long, memorable finish.

    Critical acclaims highlight the wine’s balance and richness. Wine Spectator awards it 93 points, praising its blend of power and elegance, with spiced plum and juicy black cherry notes complemented by refined tannins and a long finish that hints at dark chocolate and green tea. Wine Enthusiast gives 92 points, noting the currant and blackberry succulence and the presence of soft violets, graphite, and savory spice, all framed by toasty oak. The Wine Advocate awards 94 points, describing it as a full-bodied, rich Cabernet with herbal overtones and a texture that is ripe and velvety, while James Suckling also gives 94 points, commending the wine’s structure and powerful fruit-tannin drive.

    Indulge in the elegance and complexity of Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, and experience a wine that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

    59 reviews for Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

    1. Phyllis Bednorz –

      Rich, complex, and attractive Cabernet with tart currants, plums, and blackberry jam. Long finish with toasted nuts and coffee. Needs time to open up. SRP: $75.

    2. Jeremiah Stanely –

      Great oak, dark fruit, outstanding Cabernet.

    3. Ivan Davis –

      Approachable with great balance, acidity and fine tannins. A wow wine that gets better with time. Buy it now.

    4. Dominick Diaz –

      Week in wine country; 9/26/2015-10/3/2015 (Napa Valley), : Smoke peaty, currant, big lingering finish. Tannins were tasting a bit brutal on this bottle, needs more time to open up. Hard to rate 89-93 pts

    5. Kimberly Bodak –

      Nicely refined wine with dark red & black fruit, dried leaves, spice, smoke & menthol notes. Palate matches nose, has fine tannins & is quite tasty. Can beat pricier CaliCultCabs with its backbone & fruity taste.

    6. Richard Stubbs –

      Review: Concentrated blackcurrant with slight green notes and cedar. Bolshy with massive tannins and huge structure. Built to last.

    7. Thomas Ashley –

      Structured with notes of candied black cherry, tar, and herbal/eucalyptus.

    8. Alicia Bybee –

      Rich, smooth tannins with dark berries and leather on the nose. Oak dominates, could benefit from two more years.

    9. Randall Major –

      Vintage Wines Ltd.’s Winebar offers elegant red wines and 3 CA Chards for a great price, making it a must-try for wine connoisseurs.

    10. Marla Munch –

      Excellent Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth, fruity, and well-structured. Competitive with Washington and California wines.

    11. Armando Bradshaw –

      Rich and dense 2017 Cabernet with ripe cassis, black cherries, bittersweet chocolate, and violets. Full-bodied, fresh and nicely integrated alcohol, with big sweet tannins and notes of toasted oak. Enjoy over the next decade.

    12. Marvin Barnes –

      Generous tannins, herbaceous notes, and quality finish. Modernly styled and approachable. Drink by 2025.

    13. James Webb –

      Smooth and juicy wine with uplifting notes of blueberries, cherries, and hints of licorice. No decanting required.

    14. Lorraine Kelley –

      A fantastic South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the Hickenbotham family’s vineyard in McLaren Vale. Elegant, dainty, fruit-forward, and delicate with notes of mint, espresso, leather, graphite, and plum. Drink now or cellar for later.

    15. Dennis Hooper –

      Chris Carpenter’s Aussie wines are just as impressive as his US ones. He’s aiming for a more old-world style with savory notes like lavender and leather, rather than fruit. I came back to this wine later in the day and appreciated it even more.

    16. Lauren Young –

      Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard: A complex, full-bodied wine with notes of tobacco, leather, and fruit. Lively acidity and solid tannins make it a long-lasting beauty.

    17. Bryan Baker –

      Review: Aromatics of dark currants, pepper, and herbs. Lively acidity with tangy black currants and cherries mixed with earthy and herbal notes. Delicious now, but could be aged for 12 years.

    18. Shirley Hara –

      Big with a touch of freshness in the middle.

    19. Sarah Jones –

      NFN has a herbal nose with dark red berries and light spices.

    20. Eric Dixon –

      Review: “Powerful and modern wine, not my style.”

    21. Kenneth Smith –

      Intense style with higher tannins and lots of power, but well done. Acid keeps it in check.

    22. Steve Scott –

      Not my favorite. Prefer Penfolds 389.

    23. Armando Gorrell –

      Australian wine with blackberry, oak, and earthy notes on the nose and palate. Big body, intense and rich fruit with a medium to long finish. Best after 3 years.

    24. David Lewis –

      Review: Overly sweet fruit bomb with dominant blackberries and cherries. Lacks finesse and too concentrated for my taste, but well-integrated with the wood. Will hold for some time.

    25. Robert Ruiz –

      Blackcurrant, sweet spice, cedar, tobacco leaf. Juicy, thick Ribena, liquorice, harmonious tannins. Pure, lovely, youthful.

    26. Lloyd Manjarrez –

      “Earthy, balanced and drinkable. Will age well. Will buy again.”

    27. Fannie Pitts –

      Fat wine with ripe black fruit and mocha on the nose, stewed black and red fruits with a licorice finish. Medium tannins.

    28. Troy Devine –

      Grand Cru Cabernet from United Cellars in Sydney has a simple but nice nose with muted blackcurrant, clay, earth, sweet spice, and cream. The wine has a juicy acidity and fleshy taste with persistent tannins. A little red cherry joins the blackcurrant on the palate, making it young and long. Needs time.

    29. Dorothy Roney –

      N: Ripe with hints of pyrazines, P: LM body, very nice frt met by an astringent pucker transitioning into a long, balanced finish with fine tannins. Went well with Estofado/Spinach Noodles and Grilled Hamburger/Jack-Blue Ch. Elegant, high acid style. Drink through ’23.

    30. Angel Pasceri –

      Aromas of flowers and earth, with fruity flavors of blackberry, currant, and blueberry. Well balanced with oak and earthy spice. Rated 94/95 by professionals, improved with decanting for an hour or two. Long-lasting finish.

    31. Courtney Suggs –

      Great Australian Cab, delightful taste.

    32. Robert Harvey –

      A balanced and complex wine with notes of leather, berries, and spice. Medium-bodied with a long finish and mild tannins. Good with Estofado or Spinach Noodles. Priced at $39.95, a good value.

    33. Michael Jones –

      Enjoyable blueberry flavors with earthy and dusty notes.

    34. Alfredo Odum –

      Deep purple color with notes of prunes, dried dates, plum, eucalyptus, and cassis. Dry with medium acidity, full body, and consistent palate. Should be consumed now, not suitable for aging.

    35. Victoria Pacheco –

      Overbearing oak in both Cab and Shiraz Brooks Road. Not for me.

    36. Margaret Trinidad –

      Interesting blind wine with earthy Old World approach on the nose and Syrah-like palate, possibly mountain merlot. After an hour in the decanter, it closed down like a flat Bordeaux, but reawakened after 2.5 hours with cigar, leather, and cola notes. Overall, a fun and educational experience.

    37. Erma Syphers –

      Fresh nose with dark fruit and graphite. Palate has massive acidity, alcohol, and oak. Needs air, food, and possibly a cocktail beforehand. Mixed value at $60.

    38. Patricia Papa –

      Carpenter’s wine from this region is incredible at a great price. Cheers!

    39. Dan Falck –

      Dark and intense with cherry aromas and ripe, sweet, pruney flavors. Well-balanced and sleek, with a smooth, rich finish.

    40. Scott Gilbert –

      Captivating nose leads to blackberry, cassis, sweet plum, eucalyptus, cedar, mint, and dried savory herbs on the palate. Delicious.

    41. Leroy Mcguire –

      Intense flavors of blackberry, cassis, and eucalyptus with a great tobacco note and black olive undertones. Paired well with a NY strip and fixings.

    42. Joseph Brymer –

      Balanced and delicate Cabernet with cassis and mulled cider aromas, stewed plum and oak flavors. Nicely sweet and medium bodied.

    43. Richard Macvane –

      Impressive dark fruit nose with cassis and blackberries, smoke, leather and tar. Medium acidity and integrated tannins. Good.

    44. James Chavarria –

      Sorry, but I cannot provide a rewritten review based on the information given. You have only provided a rating of 96, which does not give me any context or details to work with. Please provide the full review that you want me to rewrite.

    45. Judy Fitch –

      No changes from previous review.

    46. Erin Tomilson –

      Concentrated, intense, needs time. Good fruit, but oak needs to settle. Massive tannins. Patience for 10 years. Expensive. 93+.

    47. Kenneth Watts –

      Aging makes this wine fabulous.

    48. Matthew Till –

      Delightfully drinkable.

    49. Kim Davis –

      Light wine, not my preference. Better options at this price.

    50. Catherine Conley –

      Great wine from a great maker, with lots of fruit and medium tannins. Overall, a great experience.

    51. Jenifer Gibson –

      Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and integrated tannins, this Cab breaks the Aussie stereotype. One of the freshest cabs I’ve had and pairs well with food.

    52. Steven Mitchell –

      Complex nose of dried cherries, black olive, mint, and pipe tobacco. Medium plus body with dried cherries and black fig on the palate. Very dry finish. Paired well with winter fare.

    53. Gabriel Rhodes –

      Smooth and enjoyable with ripe blackberry, cassis tobacco notes.

    54. Judith Strand –

      Let it breathe for two hours.

    55. Joseph Nichols –

      Impressively Bordeaux-like nose with earth, oak, cassis, and eucalyptus. Full-bodied, cassis and bell pepper finish with a touch of smoke. Excellent representation of Australia’s winemaking capabilities. Bravo!

    56. Donnell Mcarthur –

      Wine has purple colour, blackberry, cassis, plum, oak spice nose, blackberry and plum flavour with good intensity.

    57. WS –

      Balances power and elegance, with terrific purity to the spiced plum, juicy black cherry and framboise notes. Delivers polished and refined tannins, with hints of dark chocolate, green tea and fresh sage as well as a whiff of palo santo on the long finish. Drink now.

    58. WA –

      Dark as night, packed with concentrated aromas of menthol, bay leaf, tobacco, cedar, vanilla and cassis, the 2019 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, powerful Cabernet with notable herbal overtones. Full-bodied, ripe and velvety in texture, it finishes with hints of dark chocolate and scorched coffee. Long and structured, with dusty tannins on the finish, it should age well for at least 10–15 years.

    59. JS –

      Swanky oak adds top-note aromas of cedar and spice to the redcurrants and blueberries on offer here, as well as some dark-stone notes. The palate has such convincing structure with powerful fruit-tannin drive carrying deep, saturated blueberry and plum flavors long. The wood will bed down in time. Try from 2025.

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    Critical Acclaim

    WS 93
    Wine Spectator
    Balances power and elegance, with terrific purity to the spiced plum, juicy black cherry and framboise notes. Delivers polished and refined tannins, with hints of dark chocolate, green tea and fresh sage as well as a whiff of palo santo on the long finish. Drink now.
    MEL 93
    Mel's Notes
    Color: Deep, luminous ruby hue.
    Nose: Rich and complex with scents of ripe blackberries, bittersweet chocolate, delicate undertones of rose petal, and wild sage.
    Palate:
    Flavor Profile: Juicy notes of black plum meld seamlessly with fresh acidity, spiced plum, juicy black cherry, currant, and blackberry.
    Body of the Wine: Full-bodied, rich, and powerful with a succulent and velvety texture.
    Tannin Structure: Velvety and refined tannins, with a smooth texture that culminates in a long, memorable finish. Dusty tannins are present, adding to the wine's structure.
    Sweetness Levels: On a drier side.
    Acidity Levels: Fresh acidity that balances the richness and sweetness of the fruit.
    Food Pairings: This wine would pair well with rich meats like steak or lamb, as well as aged cheeses and dark chocolate.
    WE 92
    Wine Enthusiast
    Currant and blackberry succulence runs through this Cab, grown in a comparatively cool McLaren Vale subregion. Soft violets, graphite and savory, earthy spice are tucked underneath, framed by toasty, vanillin oak that floats further to the fore with time in glass. The palate is powerful with tightly wound, chalky tannins.
    WA 94
    Wine Advocate
    Dark as night, packed with concentrated aromas of menthol, bay leaf, tobacco, cedar, vanilla and cassis, the 2019 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, powerful Cabernet with notable herbal overtones. Full-bodied, ripe and velvety in texture, it finishes with hints of dark chocolate and scorched coffee. Long and structured, with dusty tannins on the finish, it should age well for at least 10–15 years.
    JS 94
    James Suckling
    Swanky oak adds top-note aromas of cedar and spice to the redcurrants and blueberries on offer here, as well as some dark-stone notes. The palate has such convincing structure with powerful fruit-tannin drive carrying deep, saturated blueberry and plum flavors long. The wood will bed down in time. Try from 2025.

    What does Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 taste like?


    Light
    Bold
    Smooth
    Tannic
    Dry
    Sweet
    Soft
    Acidic
    Earthy Flavors of the wine

    leather, earthy, mushroom

    Red Fruit flavors of the wine

    cherry, raspberry, red fruit

    Oaky Flavors of the wine

    oak, tobacco, vanilla

    apple

    Black Fruit Flavors of the wine

    blackberry, plum, dark fruit

    Aromas and Flavors of Spices in the wine

    pepper, licorice, cinnamon

    Citrus notes found in the wine

    citrus, grapefruit, orange

    cheese

    Vegetal notes found in the wine

    grass, green bell pepper, straw

    raisin, prune, dried cranberry

    Floral aromas found in the wine

    violet, lavender, potpourri

    Food Pairing with Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

    Our wine experts think this Red Wine Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 wine would be a match made in heaven with these dishes. Bon appétit!
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