96
points
Brooks Road Shiraz

Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Brooks Road Shiraz

2016
Cellar Collection
$75
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description

Hickinbotham Vineyard is situated on the high elevation hills of Clarendon, a sub-region along the northern edge of McLaren Vale in South Australia. Supple and refined, this Shiraz reflects the region's temperate climate in its elegance and finesse. Muddled blackberries, white pepper and bergamot aromas and flavors shine, while velvety tannins frame the long finish. Although readily enjoyable, Brooks Road has the structure to ensure decades of cellaring.
Acclaim
96
points
Halliday Wine Companion
JF 8/2018
94
points
Wine Spectator
MW 5/2019
94
points
JamesSuckling.com
NS 8/2018
This red wine displays aromas of sweet blueberry and rich red fruits that interlace with notes of clove and menthol. The palate is expansive but pure finesses with a beautifully balanced acidity leading to a silky finish.

Aromas

  • Black Currant Black Currant
  • Red Berries Red Berries
  • Cedar Cedar

Flavors

  • Blackberry Blackberry
  • Blueberry Blueberry
  • Chocolate Chocolate
RECENT TASTING NOTES
A shiraz that’s full-bodied and complex yet charming and swoon-worthy all at once. Excellent colour; the generosity of flavor comes through with red and black fruits, some licorice, cinnamon and a dusting of mocha. Freshness, bright acidity, length and beautiful, fine tannins seal the deal.
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion, 8/2018
Brooks Road Shiraz
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