95
points
Brooks Road Shiraz

Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Brooks Road Shiraz

2019
New Arrivals
$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
95
points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
CP 2/2024
95
points
Wine Spectator
MW 5/2022
95
points
JamesSuckling.com
JS 6/2022
The Brooks Road Shiraz showcases notes of bramble, blackberry, cassis, and espresso bean on the nose followed by blueberry, spice, and hints of minerality on the palate.

Aromas

  • Blackberry Blackberry
  • Cassis Cassis
  • Espresso Espresso

Flavors

  • Blueberry Blueberry
  • Spice Spice
RECENT TASTING NOTES
A broodier bottling than the more gregarious 2020, this vintage still offers oodles of concentrated dark fruit, a slightly charred veg note, toasty spice and a frame of fine, cola-like oak influence. Constructed for the long haul, with intensity and focus, a lift of acidity and muscular, chiseled tannins woven between the supple fruit and spice, this should continue to evolve until 2038, at least. Majestic Imports. Cellar Selection.
Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2/2024
Brooks Road Shiraz
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