Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard The Peake Cabernet Shiraz 2015 3pack 14% 750ml

Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard The Peake Cabernet Shiraz 2015 3pack 14% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Aroma
The 2020 expresses notes of blueberry, boysenberry, toast and herbs on the nose.

Palate
Awesome palate weight, toast, rich and savory notes with a black fruit finish and incredible structure.

Vinification
The two varieties were hand-picked, destemmed and fermented separately. Gently basket pressed. The Cabernet matured for 15 months in fine-grained Bordeaux coopered barrels (60% new). The Shiraz was barrelled down to 1- 2 year old puncheons, remaining on lees for 6 months. Final percentage of new oak in the blend is 50%. The finest lots from each variety were selected and blended shortly before bottling.

Vintage notes
The growing season was affected by a very hot spring, leading to the lowest yields on our record. When the grapes started their ripening process in January, the weather miraculously cooled to a very mild ripening season. This resulted in wonderful concentration of flavour, retention of natural acidity and brightness of fruit, delivering wines with beautiful finesse and balanced tannins.

Cellaring potential
2022-2042

Grape variety
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Shiraz

PH
3.71

Acidity
6.0 g/L

Expert Reviews

James Halliday

97 Pointsout of 100.
Take the best parcels of cabernet sauvignon from Trueman, same for Brookes Road shiraz, a 56/44% blend respectively, and another selection at the final assemblage to ensure it's the best of the best. Yep that works. It's morphed into a harmonious entity. Complex, detailed on every level with powdery tannins, cassis, dark plums, cured meats and spice, very refreshing, full-bodied, deep and superbly balanced. (Jane Faulkner)
James Halliday Wine Companion 20188 March 2017