Our Review
Alan Hickinbotham established the vineyard bearing his name in 1971 when he planted dry-grown cabernet sauvignon and shiraz in contoured rows on the sloping site. He was a very successful builder; this is his first venture into wine but his father, Alan Robb Hickinbotham, had a long and distinguished career, which included co-founding the oenology diploma at Roseworthy in ’36. In 2012, Clarendon and the stately sandstone house on the property were purchased by Jackson Family Wines; it is run as a separate business from Yangarra Estate Vineyard, with different winemaking teams and wines. The vineyards are undergoing biodynamic conversion. Exports to all major markets. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Details
Rating |
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Winemaker |
Chris Carpenter, Peter Fraser |
Established |
2012 |
Dozens |
4800 |
Vineyards (area) |
87 ha |
Viticulturist |
Michael Lane |
Opening Hours |
By appt |
Address |
92 Brooks Road, Clarendon, SA 5157
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Telephone |
(08) 8383 7504
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Website |
www.hickinbothamwines.com.au
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