Hickinbotham - Cabernet Shiraz The Peake Mclaren Vale 2017 (750ml)

 
WS
95
WA
96+
JH
97
JS
94

Price: $140.00

Producer Hickinbotham
Country Australia
Varietal Cabernet Blend
Vintage 2017
Sku 4846
Size 750ml

Halliday Wine Companion: 97 Points

Wine Advocate: 96+ Points

Hickinbotham's 2017 The Peake Cabernet Shiraz is a 60-40 blend of the varieties aged in a healthy proportion of new French oak. As a barrel selection it stands above the other wines in the lineup being more complex and complete than either the Brooks Road Shiraz or the Trueman Cabernet. Cassis leads the way rounded out by ripe cherries and joined by shadings of cedar and vanilla. It's full-bodied and concentrated in the mouth rich supple and almost creamy in texture and boasts a long silky finish. While nearly drinkable already it should easily age for a decade or more.

Wine Spectator: 95 Points

Aromatic detailed generous and plush featuring notes of cream soda and milk chocolate that add a touch of polish to the concentrated kirsch spiced plum and blueberry flavors at the core. The details of cigar box espresso and palo santo show appealing precision exhibiting harmony on the long expressive finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2035. 120 cases made 100 cases imported. ? MW

James Suckling: 94 Points

Impressive and harmonious aromas here with such juicy and intense red-fruit flavors as well as blueberries and plums on offer. The elegance and focus is impressive as is the delivery of long sustained and dense smooth tannin. Integrated. Really works well. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

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