Hickenbotham "Brooks Rd" Shiraz 2016 750ml

Hickenbotham "Brooks Rd" Shiraz 2016 is one of Australia's most celebrated single-vineyard Shiraz expressions, sourced from the historic Brooks Road vineyard in McLaren Vale. Crafted by winemaker Chris Carpenter, this wine is a masterclass in restraint and precision — delivering the power and depth of McLaren Vale fruit with an elegance and structure more reminiscent of the Northern Rhône than the New World.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dark plum, blackberry, violets, smoked meat, black olive, and cracked pepper with hints of dark chocolate
• Palate: Full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannins, and layers of spice, earth, and savoury complexity
• Finish: Long, persistent, and beautifully structured — built for the cellar

Winemaking

• Sourced from the single Brooks Road vineyard, McLaren Vale
• Whole-berry and whole-bunch fermentation
• Aged in French oak for extended maturation
• Minimal intervention to honour the vineyard's character

Vineyard & Producer

The Hickenbotham Clarendon Vineyard is one of McLaren Vale's most storied estates. Under the stewardship of Jackson Family Wines, winemaker Chris Carpenter has elevated the single-vineyard range to icon status — with Brooks Rd Shiraz consistently regarded as one of Australia's finest.

Food Pairing

• Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
• Beef short ribs
• Wild mushroom ragù
• Aged hard cheeses

Cellaring

Drinking beautifully now with decanting. Cellar with confidence for 15–20+ years.