{"product_id":"2024-yangarra-estate-clarendon-hickinbotham-grenache-750ml","title":"2024 Yangarra Estate Clarendon Hickinbotham Grenache 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. Vintage may vary.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished single-vineyard Grenache sourced from unirrigated bush vines planted in 1962 at the historic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard. Fermented and matured entirely in cocciopesto amphorae, this limited release combines detailed perfume and savoury fruit with elegant, persistent natural tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Block 301, the oldest Grenache block at Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard. The unirrigated bush vines were planted in 1962 on brown clay loam with shattered siltstone, producing concentrated fruit with distinctive savoury complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked on 19 March and selectively berry sorted. It was completely destemmed, crushed and transferred into 1,800-litre cocciopesto stone amphorae for wild fermentation. Gentle maceration consisted only of wetting the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine remained on skins in amphora for approximately four months, with no pressings included. It was matured in amphora for a total of 11 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eFrom a site whose slopes are steeped in rich history, we source this Grenache from unirrigated bush vines planted in 1962. Its distinctive fruit is nurtured with a gentle wild fermentation and matured in grand ‘cocciopesto’ egg shaped amphorae. Capturing a contrasting expression of detailed perfume and a loose knit weave of tannins.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted August 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA lovely balance of savory fruit and soil, lifted by perfume and freshness. Aromas of citrus peel, blood oranges, black cherries, pomegranate, sea spray and charcuterie, alongside iron, potpourri and dried raspberries. The palate is textural, rounded and finely tuned, with firmly framed yet polished tannins and a saline edge… Drink or hold.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 20 July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eDeep red and black cherry, dark rose, some faint blue fruit\/floral cues, Baharat, a very fine anise note, along with amaro herbs and warm earth, all so finely wrought. Tannins are so elegant yet insistent, and the accord with acidity make this dangerously drinkable now… the future is assured.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points — Mike Bennie, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 02 August 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eIt’s quite hearty and sweet fruited… neatly driven back by a swish of crackling, blood orange acidity, pleasing aniseed bitterness and a feathery tug of dusty tannin… A heady perfume signs a bit of riper, medicinal cherry fruit in too.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yangarra Estate Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard, Block 301\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarendon, McLaren Vale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unirrigated bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown clay loam with shattered siltstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 March 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild fermentation in 1,800-litre cocciopesto amphorae\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately four months\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 months in amphora\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.55\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44623471411288,"sku":"9369342638","price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/Yangarra_Hickinbotham_Grenache_2024.jpg?v=1787128565","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/products\/2024-yangarra-estate-clarendon-hickinbotham-grenache-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}