First planted in 1971 to dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, Hickinbotham Vineyard is situated on the high elevation hills of Clarendon, a subregion along the northern edge of McLaren Vale in South Australia. The vineyard historically produced fruit for many of Australia’s most iconic producers but was not bottled under its own label until 2012. Led by winemakers Christopher Carpenter and Peter Fraser and viticulturer Michael Lane, Hickinbotham Vineyard continues its nearly 50-year legacy.

Produced from an exceptional vintage, this is the first release of Malbec from Hickinbotham vineyard, named after the first resident of Clarendon and the nearby Grant’s Gully Road.

The Mr. Grant Malbec exhibits deep raspberry, rose petal, herbs, coffee, and a little pepper. The round tannins and lush middle bring great weight and length.

Tasting Notes

"This is joyous. A round, floral, deeply weighted and resinous malbec. The classy French oak (60% new) harnesses lilac, blueberry confiture and a slick of licorice, mulberry and bramble. The oak is present, yet embedded beautifully. While far from profound, there is a great deal to enjoy here, with the signature of class that one expects from this address. Will age effortlessly across the mid-term." Halliday Wine Companion, Ned Goodwin MW (2023).