Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard
Hickinbotham (Clarendon Vineyard) is a new ultra-premium, small batch range produced by Jackson Family Wines (who also own Yangarra). The historic Clarendon vineyard was planted by Alan Hickinbotham in 1971, and quickly established itself as truly unique site, going on to become the source of premium fruit for many illustrious brands over the years, including Clarendon Australis (ongoing), Penfolds Grange and Eileen Hardy.
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard The Peake Cabernet Shiraz 2021
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz
Vinification
The grapes were hand-harvested from vines planted in 1971 set in high country (220-230 metres). With the varieties fermented separately, the clusters were destemmed and the berries were sorted straight into open fermenters. The cold soak lasted four days; the skins on the Shiraz were plunged three times daily and the Cabernet was pumped over daily. Both were left on skins for a minimum eighteen days. After basket pressing, the light pressings of the Cabernet were included in the free run while the heavier pressings were kept separate.
Maturation
Three rack-and-returns were conducted over fifteen months as the wine seasoned in a mixture of fine-grained Bordeaux and Burgundy-coopered barrels.
Aroma
Evoking notes of blackberry, ripe fig, and Arabic coffee.
Palate
It retains an unlikely softness given its serious long-term potential; its silky elegance is deceptive.
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