{"product_id":"hickinbotham-single-site-grenache-2025","title":"Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025","description":"\u003c!-- =========================================================\nAPHELION HICKINBOTHAM SINGLE SITE GRENACHE NOIR 2025\nShopify PDP Description + FAQ JSON-LD\nShopify product template supplies the sole H1.\n========================================================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarendon Single Site Grenache 2025 | 96 Points | Only 1,200 Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHICKINBOTHAM VINEYARD · BLOCKS 111-113 · CLARENDON · McLAREN VALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh elevation. Long, slow ripening. Extraordinary precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelion Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 is a premium McLaren Vale Grenache from the highest, south-facing blocks of the celebrated Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highest-altitude wine in our 2025 Single Site Grenache range, Hickinbotham brings together vibrant cranberry and cherry fruit, savoury herbs, lifted florals and a beautifully intricate framework of tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining character is \u003cstrong\u003eenergy and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long, cool ripening season gives the wine remarkable flavour development without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob believes \u003cstrong\u003e2025 is the finest vintage we've ever made at Aphelion.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a compelling expression of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's quite exquisite, really.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcus Ellis praises the wine's savoury complexity, vibrant red fruit, grippy natural tannins and crystalline precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampbell Mattinson calls Hickinbotham an exquisite Grenache, highlighting its fragrant fruit, remarkable structure and beautifully interwoven tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Remarkable Site - Clarendon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced exclusively from Blocks 111-113 at the highest elevation of the Hickinbotham vineyard, with a southerly aspect that protects the fruit from the hottest afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Whole Bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked Grenache, fermented entirely as whole bunches and matured in large-format neutral French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 1,200 Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tiny Single Site release, with just 50 Magnums produced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Evolve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tightly structured, medium-bodied Grenache with vibrant acidity and excellent cellaring potential through 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when Grenache is given all the time it needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the highest point of the Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon, the vines look south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat seemingly simple detail makes an extraordinary difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much of McLaren Vale enjoys the full warmth of the afternoon sun, these vines receive a little respite. Their fruit ripens slowly, holding onto freshness while developing the remarkable flavour complexity that comes with a long season on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, \u003cstrong\u003eHickinbotham is the last Grenache we harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Rob, this is one of the most compelling expressions of Grenache in McLaren Vale. A wine that shows how altitude, aspect and patience can create depth without weight, structure without heaviness and freshness without sacrificing flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage captures that balance beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's bright red fruit, a wild herbal edge, fine spice and an almost crystalline quality to the acidity. But the real fascination lies in the tannins, which weave through the wine, providing shape, persistence and the promise of further complexity with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Grenache with both vitality and quiet authority.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplimentary Limited Time 2025 Single Site Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Available Direct From Aphelion Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery purchase of the new Single Site Grenache 2025 Collection made direct from Aphelion will receive, completely free of charge, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethree\u003c\/span\u003e special launch edition time-limited bonuses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full Enjoyment Guide;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfectly paired Recipe card;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Taste Over Time card. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Time Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for qualifying purchases until \u003cstrong\u003eMonday 2 November at 11:59pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Adelaide time. The wines themselves remain available after the bonuses expire, subject to stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingle Site Grenache Enjoyment Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes paired music Spotify playlist, how to serve your Single Site's so they show at their best, each wine's characteristics at a glance, ideas to open all four at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspiring, Perfectly Paired Recipe Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simply delicious meal suggestion that is easy to make and sure to please. Included in your box with our compliments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Taste Over Time Card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord how your Single Site's evolve over time by recording what you notice each time you try them. A  Taste Over Time card will be included in your box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Hickinbotham Grenache 2025 Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, vibrant purple in the glass, with lifted aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ecranberry, bramble and cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium-bodied palate brings just-ripe strawberry, rosehip and blood orange, with savoury herbs and fine spice adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook a little closer and you'll find redcurrant, ginger, cinnamon, pink peppercorn and dried florals. There's an earthy, almost suede-like savouriness beneath the fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining feature is the structure. Fine but firm, web-like tannins run through the palate, supported by ripe natural acidity that gives the wine remarkable precision and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, savoury and beautifully controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness and depth. Fragrance and structure. Power expressed through finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for the Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable lasagne with a rich béchamel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness of slow-cooked tomatoes and roasted vegetables brings out Hickinbotham's cherry and strawberry fruit, while the creamy béchamel softens the wine's firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright acidity cuts through the richness, and the savoury herbal characters complement the earthy flavours of the vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of why Grenache doesn't need red meat to shine at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Cheese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrémeux d'Affinois with seed and fruit crackers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luxurious creaminess of this soft French cheese provides a gentle counterpoint to Hickinbotham's firm tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit crackers pick up its cranberry and cherry notes, while the seeds complement the wine's savoury, herbal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichness meets freshness, with neither overwhelming the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalking Heads - This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a wonderful sense of balance in this song. Its deceptively simple, repeating bassline and bright, interlocking instrumental parts create something much more emotionally resonant than their individual elements suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHickinbotham works in a similar way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant red fruit catches your attention first, but it's the interplay of savoury herbs, precise acidity and beautifully woven tannins that gives the wine its lasting fascination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the song and the wine have energy without urgency, complexity without excess and an unmistakable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes the most memorable things are the ones that feel perfectly balanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA very good friend's party. Or a midweek dinner that deserves a better bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something special about bringing a wine that has a story to tell without needing to dominate the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a friend's dinner, Hickinbotham is the bottle that starts a discussion about vineyards, vintage and why two Grenaches from the same region can taste so different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt home on a Wednesday, it's a reminder that you don't need a grand occasion to open something remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the lasagne in the oven. Pour a glass. Give the wine time to open while dinner finishes cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Moments Count.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne extraordinary vintage. Four remarkable sites. Four distinctly different expressions of Grenache.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob believes 2025 is Aphelion's finest vintage yet. The most rewarding way to explore that belief is to taste the vineyards alongside one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together one bottle each of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHickinbotham - Clarendon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The highest-altitude wine of the four, with savoury precision, vibrant red fruit, crystalline acidity and intricate tannins. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday · 96 Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait - Blewitt Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old-vine Grenache with extraordinary perfume, power and structure. A Wine of the Year contender according to Campbell Mattinson. \u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday · 96+ Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaisted's - Blewitt Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e From vines planted in 1947. Perfumed, tightly wound and built to reveal itself over time. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Wine Front · 94+ Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrini - Blewitt Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most elegant and aromatic of the four, with dark fruit, floral lift and mineral tension. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday · 95+ Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour vineyards. One extraordinary vintage. Four very different personalities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four are tightly wound, structured wines that reward curiosity, generous air and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste them side by side. Share them with friends. Discover which vineyard speaks to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Replace with the verified Collection product URL --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"[INSERT%20VERIFIED%20SINGLE%20SITE%20COLLECTION%20URL]\" title=\"Explore the Aphelion 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPLORE THE 2025 SINGLE SITE GRENACHE COLLECTION →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Direct from the Aphelion Family Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache direct from Aphelion, you're supporting the small family winery that selected these remarkable vineyard blocks and made this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying from the people who know the vineyard, picked the fruit, made the wine and chose the moment it was ready to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find our complete Grenache range, including limited releases and access to wines that may never reach retail shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you for supporting our family winery directly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Bottled Sunshine Wine Club members enjoy exclusive and pre-release wines, early access to new releases and events, 10% off additional purchases and free shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aphelionwine.com.au\/pages\/club\" title=\"Discover the Aphelion Bottled Sunshine Wine Club\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCOVER THE APHELION WINE CLUB →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore About Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHickinbotham Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 comes from Blocks 111-113 at the highest elevation of the Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon, McLaren Vale, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is owned by Yangarra and sits close to the Adelaide Hills, where elevation and aspect create distinctive growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blocks face south, providing protection from the hottest afternoon sun and allowing the Grenache to ripen gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, this is the last Grenache harvested for our Single Site range, with a particularly long hang time on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extended ripening period produces well-developed flavours while preserving the vibrant natural acidity and savoury, herbal character that make Hickinbotham so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful demonstration of how the location and orientation of a vineyard can influence the character of a wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Made It +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarendon, McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hickinbotham, Blocks 111-113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked on 3 March 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% whole bunch, with a slow, cool ferment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-format neutral French oak, on full lees until racking for bottling in February 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.1% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 standard bottles and 50 Magnums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered, unfined and vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking approach is deliberately gentle. Whole-bunch fermentation contributes savoury complexity and natural tannin structure, while neutral oak allows the character of the vineyard and vintage to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now-2035, according to our technical tasting sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive Hickinbotham some air.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all four 2025 Single Site Grenaches, Hickinbotham is tightly structured and layered. These are wines that reward curiosity, air and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Marcus Ellis and Campbell Mattinson highlight its exceptional tannin structure and potential for further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking young, decant generously and allow the wine to open in the glass. Its savoury complexity and vibrant fruit become increasingly expressive with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer-term enjoyment, the wine's fine, firm tannins and energetic natural acidity provide an excellent foundation for cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Recognition - 2025 Vintage +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllis highlights Hickinbotham's immediately savoury character, vibrant red fruit and distinctive natural tannins. He describes notes of cherry, redcurrant, cranberry, ginger, cinnamon, sumac, rose and pink peppercorn, supported by ripe acidity and crystalline precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe recommends giving the wine ample air if drinking it young and recognises its excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattinson praises Hickinbotham's remarkable structure and fragrant complexity, with boysenberry, strawberry, cherry, red liquorice, herbs, dried flowers and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is particularly impressed by the intricate, firm tannin framework and the wine's combination of freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This wine gives you the kind of handshake that you build a life around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 September 2026 (Halliday Wine Companion) and 31 August 2026 (The Wine Front).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and Delivery +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship Aphelion wines direct from our family winery in McLaren Vale to eligible Australian delivery addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping costs and available delivery options are calculated at checkout. Bottled Sunshine Wine Club members receive free shipping on additional purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine deliveries are subject to Australian liquor laws and delivery restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions About Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I decant Hickinbotham Grenache 2025?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, particularly if opening it young. Hickinbotham 2025 has firm, finely woven tannins and vibrant acidity. Generous aeration will help its red fruit, floral notes and savoury complexity emerge. Both Marcus Ellis and Campbell Mattinson highlight its impressive structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Hickinbotham Grenache different from other McLaren Vale Grenache?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHickinbotham comes from high-elevation, south-facing vineyard blocks in Clarendon. These cooler growing conditions allow the Grenache to ripen slowly while retaining natural acidity. The resulting wine is particularly savoury, fresh and precise, with vibrant red fruit and a distinctive framework of firm, fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025 vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 is unfiltered, unfined and vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy Hickinbotham Grenache directly from the winery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can buy Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2025 directly from Aphelion Wine Co., the small family winery in McLaren Vale that makes the wine. Buying direct supports the producer and provides access to Aphelion's Grenache range, limited releases and Wine Club benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Aphelion Wine Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelion is a small, family-owned winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, founded by Rob and Louise Mack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenache has been our focus since our first vintage in 2014. 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