Our deepest dive into Grenache yet. 

Some wine projects begin with a spreadsheet.

This one began by walking the rows.

For years, we wandered one tiny triangle of vines in the Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon. Tasting fruit, watching the seasons unfold and paying attention to the little things. The way the sunlight falls. The changes in soil. The subtle shift in slope. 

The way autumn paints the leaves different colours at the top, middle and bottom of the small triangle of vineyard that makes up our Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache.

It made us curious.

Could a few metres really make that much difference?

For the first time, the answer will be in your tasting glass.

Aphelion's Hickinbotham Series Trio 

Three micro-parcel Grenaches. One vineyard. Three completely different personalities.

Each wine was:

• Grown within metres of the others in the same tiny corner of the vineyard;
• Hand-picked on the same day;
• Made using the same winemaking techniques;
• Gently crafted to reveal the extraordinary influence of micro-terroir.

Each wine is strikingly different.

With just 360 bottles produced of each wine, these are some of the rarest wines we have ever released.

This is more than a tasting.

It's an opportunity to discover, compare, debate and experience wine in extraordinary detail.

Expect:

• A warm welcome and personalised tasting experience.
• A guided tasting of all three Hickinblocks (as we call them) side by side.
• The stories behind the vineyard, the wines and the Mack family who handcrafted them.
• An exploration of how aspect, elevation and micro-terroir shape flavour and personality in the glass.
• Time to slow down, ask questions and connect with fellow wine lovers.
• Beautiful views of gum trees, vineyards and rolling McLaren Vale hills.

You'll Taste:

Hickinbotham Series – Block 111

Bright red fruits, spice and energy.

Hickinbotham Series – Block 112

A rounder, more generous expression with warming spice and concentration.

Hickinbotham Series – Block 113

The darkest and most hedonistic of the trio, with blue and black fruits and plush tannins.

Which block will speak to you most?

This Experience Is For:

• Curious wine lovers.
• Collectors and cellar builders.
• Lovers of boutique, family-owned wines.
• Those who enjoy sharing stories and discovering something truly unique.
• Anyone who believes wine tastes better when it comes with a sense of place and the people behind it.

What Does Your Booking Include?

• A guided tasting of all three Hickinbotham Series wines.
• An introduction to the Hickinbotham vineyard and the story behind this micro-terroir project.
• Connection to place, the land and the Mack family who handcrafted these wines.
• Warm hospitality, beautiful surrounds and an unforgettable tasting experience.

Members' Exclusive Preview Weekend

•  Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July

•  Complimentary tasting of the Hickinbotham Series Trio

•  Exclusive to Aphelion Wine Club Members (More Info About Aphelion Wine Club Here)

Public Tasting Weekend

•  Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July

•  Everyone welcome to taste the Hickinbotham Series Trio

•  Bookings essential 

Location: Aphelion Cellar Door, 67 Kays Road, McLaren Vale

This Winter, discover:

| Extraordinary Wines | Rare Micro-Terroir Exploration | Family-Owned Hospitality | Beautiful Views | Stories Worth Sharing | Collector Wines | Relaxed Vibes | Boutique Experiences |

Questions?

For any further questions, please email us at [email protected]

Terms and Conditions of Booking

Bookings are recommended due to the limited nature of this experience.

Tickets are transferable should you no longer be able to attend. Please let us know prior to your booking so we have the correct details.

Aphelion Wine Co. reserves the right to amend experiences where required due to unforeseen circumstances.

The rewards of patience are sometimes delicious.

PLEASE NOTE that upon booking you agree to the fact that Aphelion Wine Co. does not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, loss or damage due to any act or fault of any company, organisation or person whom we engage to render services or carry out arrangements or by the act of default of any caterer or its employees.