Hickinbotham Syrah

Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah is sourced from low yielding, dry grown vines in a high altitude McLaren Vale vineyard on the border of the Adelaide Hills.

At 250 metres higher above sea level than the rest of McLaren Vale, the vineyard is different from those in the flatlands with longer, milder, more consistent ripening conditions.

The handpicked grapes ferment as whole berries with wild yeast, increasing retention of the grape's varietal character and minimizing bitter tannins. All pressings are returned to the barrel.

The wine is matured for 18 months in new and seasoned tightly grained French oak. The final barrels are hand selected. It is bottled onsite without fining or filtration.

Dark crimson, Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah is savoury with velvety texture and a muscular presence. Cellaring potential is 15 years.