Clarendon Hills Brookman Merlot

The price went from $13 to $71 and is now back to $20. Compared to the 2014 CH Brookman Merlot the 2012 is lighter-bodied with lower tannin and therefore capable of pop-and-pour, whereas the 2014 really needs 8+ hr of breathing to be at its best. That said, the 2012 is still better with food than alone. My provision of both vintages to experienced tasters have elicited consistently positive comments. So far the corks on a dozen 2014s and a few 2012s I have opened have been in very good condition, as have the wines themselves, suggesting that further aging is feasible. Note the customer reviews on the DM site do suggest potential storage or transport issues on some batches, but I have not detected any issues.

I bought 2 bottles of 2012 just to try and thought they were great, Ordered another 12. Cork was fine and the wine had no damage, Here is hoping that the newly ordered 2012 would be fine. Interesting you you say 2012 is lighter bodied as I found it quite full on, Would def try to get 2014 if it ever goes underwraps to compare. Overall a great drop.

Price has dropped to $9.90 and is now one of the best wine deals I have come across in a decade.

thank you Mary. Only ordered the Grenache before and I feel the quality wasnt the best. This was worth a punt though. Here's hoping....

Thanks Mary. I got some 2004 CH Brookmans and the corks were rubbish - wine almost up to the top. But the wine was fine! Better than fine.

Huge thanks. Finally I don't miss a good deal.

I topped up as well, it is a very good wine I thought Interesting i got a mix of 2012 and 2013 before