Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard’s story is closely linked to the evolution of fine wine in McLaren Vale, with its high-altitude blocks and ancient soils offering a unique vantage point above the region. The Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon, named after the vineyard’s founder, Alan Hickinbotham, is crafted from select parcels where the combination of elevation, clay-loam soils, and maritime breezes allows Cabernet to thrive. The estate’s approach revolves around careful vineyard management - organic principles, low yields, and meticulous hand-picking to capture varietal purity.

In the winery, small-batch fermentation, gentle extraction, and maturation in French oak (predominantly seasoned to allow the fruit to shine) shape the wine’s distinctive profile. The 2015 vintage benefited from a long, cool ripening season, which developed layers of aromatic complexity - blackcurrant, bay leaf, and graphite, complemented by subtle cedar and dried herb. On the palate, the wine is structured yet graceful, with finely woven tannins, persistent acidity, and a mineral undertone that carries through the finish. This is classic Clarendon Cabernet: detailed, poised, and built to age, with every element reflecting the singular site and steady hand behind its creation.