2022 Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon

A profound and elegantly structured McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon — refined and precise, with blackcurrant intensity, cedar complexity and the extraordinary finesse and depth that comes from the Clarendon sub-region's elevated, cooler sites and one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated single-vineyard estates.

This is Clarendon Cabernet Sauvignon at its finest — 96 points and a McLaren Vale benchmark.

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Clarendon, McLaren Vale, SA

$95 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Trueman • Clarendon • McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

"A profound and elegantly structured McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon — refined and precise, with blackcurrant intensity, cedar complexity and the extraordinary finesse that defines Hickinbotham's Clarendon Vineyard Trueman as one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated Cabernet expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous garnet core — dense, vivid and commanding.

Aroma:
Elegant and complex with:

• blackcurrant and cassis
• dark cherry and plum
• cedar, cigar box and dried herbs
• graphite, tobacco and subtle floral lift

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon varietal character with the refinement and precision that defines Clarendon — more elegant and structured than warmer McLaren Vale expressions, with extraordinary depth and complexity.

Palate:
Full-bodied with fine, structured tannins and exceptional balance.
Expect layers of:

• blackcurrant, cassis and dark cherry
• rich, concentrated dark fruit
• cedar, graphite and perfectly integrated oak
• dried herbs, tobacco and earthy complexity
• fine, structured tannins driving extraordinary length and multi-decade aging potential

The wine delivers power with elegance, combining Clarendon's natural affinity for structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon with Hickinbotham's single-vineyard precision and the extraordinary winemaking mastery that defines the Trueman as one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated Cabernet expressions.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and structured with lingering blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and fine, persistent tannins.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – JamesSuckling.com

About Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon

The Trueman is Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard's flagship single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — named after the Trueman family who farmed the land before Hickinbotham. Clarendon is one of McLaren Vale's most elevated and celebrated sub-regions, producing Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary elegance, structure and age-worthiness that is distinct from the warmer, more generous styles of the valley floor. Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard is one of McLaren Vale's most historic and celebrated estates, with a winemaking heritage dating back to 1971.

It represents:

• single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Clarendon — McLaren Vale's most elevated and celebrated Cabernet sub-region
• Hickinbotham's flagship expression of Clarendon Cabernet Sauvignon — elegant, structured and age-worthy
• extraordinary complexity, finesse and multi-decade cellaring potential

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Clarendon, McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2048

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye and prime dry-aged cuts
• Slow-braised lamb shanks
• Roast beef with jus
• Porcini risotto
• Hard aged cheddar
• Charred vegetables

Why We Love It

This is one of McLaren Vale's greatest Cabernet Sauvignon expressions — elegant, structured and built to age for decades.
At $95, it delivers dual 95–96-point international acclaim and a Cabernet experience that showcases the very best of Clarendon at an outstanding price.

A must-have for collectors and lovers of benchmark, age-worthy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon.