Aphelion 'Hickinbotham' Grenache 2022

By far the best single-vineyard iteration of this range. Clarendon. Ferrous. Bloodstone, damson plum, crushed mint, raspberry coulis and dried thyme. Such vivacity, drive and length, positioned between a compact framework of tannins extracted with such exactitude and confidence. Compression and release manifest as brilliance. 96 points, drink to 2030, Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine Companion.