Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Jam

Notes of: Cherry

Clarendon Hills

Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Grenache

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Grenache is a premium wine produced by Clarendon Hills, a renowned winery in the McLaren Vale appellation of South Australia. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Hickinbotham Vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions for Grenache. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied expression of Grenache, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the complexity and elegance of premium Grenache wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Grenache is a complex and sophisticated expression of Grenache.It has aromas of ripe cherry and dark plum that mingle with hints of spicy black pepper, anise, and toasted oak. On the palate, there is a rich and velvety texture, with a soft tannic structure that leads to a long and lingering finish. The flavors of ripe red fruits, spice, and a touch of earthiness linger on the palate. It is an elegant and balanced expression of Grenache that is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Grenache

ORIGINS

Winery: Clarendon Hills

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

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