{"product_id":"hickenbotham-brooks-rd-shiraz-2016","title":"Hickenbotham \"Brooks Rd\" Shiraz 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickenbotham \"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark plum, blackberry, violets, smoked meat, black olive, and cracked pepper with hints of dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannins, and layers of spice, earth, and savoury complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, persistent, and beautifully structured — built for the cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from the single Brooks Road vineyard, McLaren Vale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-berry and whole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in French oak for extended maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal intervention to honour the vineyard's character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrinking beautifully now with decanting. Cellar with confidence for \u003cstrong\u003e15–20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mosman Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43367762165829,"sku":null,"price":96.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0182\/4871\/files\/75262edf-4a41-49d4-a563-5dafcadbbaaf.png?v=1786512088","url":"https:\/\/mosmancellars.com.au\/products\/hickenbotham-brooks-rd-shiraz-2016","provider":"Mosman Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}