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2024

2024 Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache

2024 Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache

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From a site whose slopes are steeped in rich history, we source this Grenache from unirrigated bush vines planted in 1962 on the Hickinbotham Clarendon vineyard. Its distinctive fruit is nurtured with a gentle wild fermentation and matured in grand ‘cocciopesto’ amphorae. Capturing a contrasting expression of detailed perfume and a loose knit weave of tannins. 
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The growing season experienced a normal wet winter followed by a picturesque dry spring. The weather patterns indicated a shift from La Niña towards El Niño, usually favouring drier and hotter conditions. In these warmer seasons, we adjust our vineyard practices to encourage healthy canopy and adequate fruit development. With the help of mother nature and the unexpected high summer rainfall in December and January, it resulted in larger bunches and consistent berry development. Warm conditions prevailed through February and early March,
promoting ripening of flavours and sugars with the balance we were aiming for.  The warmth led to an intense couple of weeks, during which we harvested the majority of the grapes. The 2024 vintage offered great consistency across varieties showcasing purity alongside intensity.

100% Grenache Noir. Sourced from Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Block
301, bush vines planted in 1962. Hand-picked on the 19th of March and selectively
berry sorted. 100% destemmed, sorted and crushed into two Drunk Turtles, ‘cocciopesto’
stone amphorae. A gentle maceration of only wetting the cap. The wine remained
on skins in amphora for 4 months. No pressings are used in this wine. Matured
in amphora for a total of 7 months. Bottled February 2025. Certified
Organic/Biodynamic.