Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard’s history is deeply entwined with the evolution of premium Australian wine. Established in 1971 on the elevated, undulating terrain above McLaren Vale, this vineyard quickly earned recognition for its distinctive terroir and ability to produce fruit of remarkable balance and structure. The Peake, named in honour of South Australian pioneer Edward John Peake, is crafted only in exceptional vintages from the vineyard’s best parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz - a style that speaks to both tradition and innovation within Australian winemaking.

The 2015 vintage reflects an excellent growing season, with moderate temperatures and a long, slow ripening period encouraging remarkable flavour development. Hand-harvested fruit is handled with great care: whole berries are fermented with wild yeast, extraction is gentle to preserve finesse, and the wine is matured in a selection of fine French oak. The result is a Cabernet Shiraz blend that is bold and expressive, offering a layered bouquet of blackcurrant, plum and crushed herbs, with savoury undertones of graphite and spice. The palate shows superb concentration, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a persistent, harmonious finish. This is a wine of both depth and finesse - an impressive statement from one of Australia’s most distinctive vineyard sites, built to reward cellaring and a clear showcase of Hickinbotham’s dedication to quality.