Hickinbotham The Nest Cabernet FrancSc 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hickinbotham
Label Name:
 
The Nest Cabernet FrancSc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Clarendon).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94; Wine Spectator: 92 (commercial listings); Wine Enthusiast review: positive tasting note, drink 2021–2030

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and blueberry fruits with herbal-violet, black-tea and savory notes; mocha/toasty oak influence, tangy lift, creamy yet granular tannins; medium–full body and a long, vibrant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed aubergine or beef hot pot.

Production Method
Small-batch fermentation with gentle extraction and barrel élevage in French oak (estimated 12–18 months), producing mocha/toasty oak character.

Vineyard Info
Estate fruit from the Clarendon vineyard in McLaren Vale; Hickinbotham (now under Jackson-family/Napa connections) produces small‑parcel, single‑varietal wines focusing onClarendon terroir.