Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Hickinbotham Vineyard 2004

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Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Hickinbotham Vineyard 2004TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Varietal: Grenache
Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale
Sub-Region: Clarendon

Hickinbotham Grenache grapes are from vines planted in 1920. The unusually dry growing season resulted in even smaller yields than normal, under two tons per acre. All of the vines are dry-farmed and hand pruned. Picking took place over several passes to ensure optimal ripeness of the fruit. Grapes were hand picked in order to allow for whole berry fermentation. This process allows us to better retain the grape’s varietal essence and minimize bitter tannin extraction in the wine. The juice is fermented using wild yeast; temperatures were kept 32 degrees Celsius with an extended maceration. All of the pressings are returned to the barrel. No fining or filtration is allowed ensuring the purest expression of the grape and vineyard that will age well and complement the dining experience. Hickinbotham Grenache is aged in barrels that are hand selected by the winemaker. The French barrels used are two to four year old tight-grained oak from Cadus. Barrels are seasoned for three years before being toasted to medium char over a cool flame for several hours to minimize blistering. Hickinbotham Grenache spent 18 months in barrel. The resulting wine is extremely balanced and integrated; when decanted it is ready to consume now or can age for 6 years.

Reviews:
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"Firm. Calls to mind a huge bowl of red fruit, with raspberry, wild strawberry and guava flavors accompanied by heady aromatics of white pepper and sweet spices. Drink now through 2016. 500 cases imported." -Rated 93, Wine Spectator
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"From a vineyard planted in 1920, the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Grenache Hickinbotham reveals abundant quantities of sweet black raspberries, blackberries, loamy soil, licorice, and spice. This evolved, forward, plump, and lush as well as powerful cuvee can also be enjoyed over the next 7-8 year" -Rated 92, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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