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Hix Pilsener

A German Pilsener brewed at our Dromana winery and made using malted pilsener malt. This produces subtle aromas and flavours of bready malt, or cracker-like taste. The German hops provide the element of bitterness and floral flavours. That, combined with the high carbonation makes this beer a drink for all occasions.

David Hickinbotham Sauvignon Blanc 2009

A tribute to David's contribution to the Geelong Football Club as premiership captain, master tactician and coach. The image is from a sepia photo on display in our cellar door: a photo also included in the history of Geelong Football Club, "The Road to Kardinia" depicts the full club uniform, and a football of significantly larger size. Price for 375ml bottles $7.00

2006 Chardonnay with Aligote

An austere style with orange peel marmalade nose and beautiful length of flavour from natural barrel fermentation and middle palate structure attributed to Aligoté. Ideal with pasta combinations and cheese platters, or just on it's own.

Australian Plonky

AUSTRALIAN PLONKY is the autobiography of Ian Hickinbotham, graduate number 35 (when 21 years old) of the inaugural Diploma of Oenology course established in 1936 at Roseworthy Agricultural College, Australia’s oldest agricultural college, located 40 km from the Barossa Valley in South Australia.
He was the first Australian oenologist to be elected Honorary Life Member, American Society for Enology and Viticulture.
In just fifty years, Australian winemakers had to progressively change from making 70% fortified wine to 90% table wine, and it was during this period that Ian Hickinbotham made his substantial contribution to the wine industry.

Strawberry Kiss

Blush in colour, with fresh, ripe sparkling strawberries on the nose, make this wine the all time favourite.

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Jakcals Run Rose

A dry style made from Merlot grapes, giving an exotic perfumed bouquet, but with plenty of flavour to accompany food.

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2008 Hickinbotham Pinot Noir

Beautiful cherry and plum fruit aromas overlaid with hints of truffles in this delightful Pinot. A drought year meant that there is very little available, and what there is, is intense!
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2004 Hickinbotham Shiraz

Rich black cherry and white pepper on the nose, with classic cool climate length of
flavour only found on the Mornington Peninsula. A dry year has created an intense wine full of cherries and spice with a hint of white pepper aroma. The finish is firm but has the potential to soften with some bottle age.

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2000 Hickinbotham Cabernet Merlot

A bold style showing the strength of Cabernet together with some mellowing Merlot.
A perfect meal accompaniment. Try it with the Sunday roast!

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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

The pedigree of real cool climate fruit epitomises this beautiful Cabernet from the Mornington Peninsula. Fine fruit tannins are complemented by 26 months barrel maturation, and the palate finishes with full chewy Cabernet flavours. Enjoy this wine in isolation!

2004 Hickinbotham ‘Coffee Rock’ Merlot

Velvet tannins and cassis overtones are the benchmark of this full-bodied, cool climate Merlot. Warm afternoons fully ripen the fruit on the western slope, sandy loam soil over 'coffee rock',giving the wine a rich intensity and mocha overtones.

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2008 Vintage Ruby

Garnet Red colour is a highlight of this Ruby Cabernet Vintage fortified wine. Trying climatic conditions have resulted in some intriguing and individual wine styles. Late ripening resulted in high fruit sugars, with a luscious palate structure of plums and dried fruits and a beautiful chocolate finish. This fortified wine with age gracefully for many years, but may need decanting after some time in bottle. Enjoy this wine in one sitting.

Hickinbotham Verjuice

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