Clarendon Hills, Hickinbotham Syrah, South Australia, South Australia
Clarendon Hills, Hickinbotham Syrah, South Australia, South Australia
An introduction to Clarendon Hills, Hickinbotham Syrah, South Australia, South Australia
Hickinbotham Syrah is a standout expression of Syrah by Clarendon Hills, an acclaimed boutique winery in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. This wine is a superb illustration of the Syrah grape's potential in the unique terroir of the Hickinbotham vineyard. It's known for its rich, complex profile and is a vivid display of Clarendon Hills' expertise in crafting distinctive and memorable wines.
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Understanding Clarendon Hills, Hickinbotham Syrah, South Australia, South Australia
The Hickinbotham Vineyard, with its distinctive soil composition and aspect, creates an ideal environment for cultivating Syrah. Clarendon Hills embraces a philosophy of minimal intervention and sustainable viticulture, allowing the character of the Hickinbotham terroir to be fully expressed in the Syrah. Vines are farmed without irrigation, resulting in low to medium yields that enhance fruit concentration. Fruit is hand-harvested and sorted so only the finest grapes are vinified. Fermentation is with natural yeasts and no fining or filtration takes place before bottling to enhance terroir and vintage expression. The wine is matured in majority-new French oak over 18 months. Hickinbotham Syrah is characterised by dark berry, pepper and subtle notes of spice and earthiness in a full-bodied palate with smooth tannins. A robust structure gives this Syrah exceptional cellaring potential.