2013 Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Brooks Road Shiraz

Estate: Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Region: McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia

Tasting Note:February 09, 2017

Deep ruby red. Tight nose but toasty with black cherries and a savory undertone. Great structure with heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Tons of dark cherries on the palate with a touch of menthol and twigs. Definitely needs some time to open up. Lots of acidity too and long finish.

Made of 100% Shiraz. Only 1496 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2020 till 2032.

Rating:

92+ points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Tasted at Spire Collection in Calistoga. Recent vintage can be purchased for $75.00 from the estate.

Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Spire Collection, Syrah/Shiraz, Hickinbotham Clarendon, Brooks RoadGreg BallingtonChris Carpenter, Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard, Brooks Road, 2013, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale, Charlie Seppelt, Red Wine, Spire Collection, $$$, 92 Points, Syrah/ShirazComment