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Hickinbotham Block Series Shiraz 2014
HICSHZ14-B-1EA
HICSHZ15-B

Hickinbotham Block Series Shiraz 2014

McLaren Vale, Australia
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About this Wine

 
country Australia
region McLaren Vale
variety Shiraz
Style Red (Full Bodied)
vintage 2015
closure Screwcap
Alcohol vol. 14.0
volume 750
Brands Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard
 

Tasting Notes

Maturation

Matured in 100% new French oak barriques for 15 months.

Palate

Concentrated dark fruit, rich and powerful on the palate with velvety, svelte tannins.

Vinification

Hand-picked from the old contoured block 222, destemmed and whole berry sorted to open fermentation. 4-day cold soak, plunged 3 times daily with approximately 21 days on skins. Only the free drainings were retained.

Range Notes

The Hickinbotham Block Series is a showcase of exceptional individual vineyard sites, each representing the pinnacle of varietal expression within our estate. This museum collection exemplifies the unique character and richness of our old vines, accentuating the distinct terroir of a singular block. Crafted from the exceptional Shiraz block 222. Renowned for its remarkable concentration of fruit, profound depth of flavour, and robust structure, this wine embodies the essence of the vineyard's terroir. The CS222 captivates with its remarkable length of tannin, allowing the flavours to evolve gracefully over time.

Vintage Notes

Winter rainfall nourished the vines then dropped off significantly for an unseasonably dry and windy Spring. A late Autumn rain slowed the ripening of the vineyard resulting in a further week and a half of hangtime, providing excellent tannin ripeness and allowed harvest to occur in a relatively cool weather pattern. Overall, a terrific result in the wines proving McLaren Vales strength as a viticultural growing region.

Region Notes

Block 222 0.88-hectare contoured Shiraz planting from 1971. Elevation 200-215m. Dark brown clay loam, overlaying a light grey, fine grain layered bedrock. Shiraz harvested 2-3 April 2014.
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