2006 Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Grenache

Very deep black crimson colour with black purple hue. The nose delivers an impressive lift, with top note of liquorice, spice and raspberry with a raspberry jube end note. Mouthfilling palate with flavours of liquorice, followed by raspberry and smoky cedar. Velvet tannin structure. Very long aftertaste of black pepper, cedar and raspberry.
Cellar 3-4 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The 2006 Grenache Hickinbotham Vineyard, from a vineyard planted in 1920 is exceptionally aromatic with notes of crushed rock, smoke, violets and black cherry. It is more structured than the Clarendon and will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring.
91-94 points
Dr Jay Miller – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate