Hickinbotham The Nest Cabernet Franc 2022 refosco The soils between the communes

The soils between the communes of Alba and Diano d'Alba are perfect for producing a Barbera with a distinctive florality and elegance

cherry cola

Powerful with splashes of dark chocolate and savoury herbs

A soft and easy wine to drink now or within two years

winemakers Chris Carpenter and Peter Fraser are forging a new era of Hickinbotham’s prestigious legacy: building upon and honouring the vineyard’s acclaimed pedigree

Hickinbotham The Nest Cabernet Franc 2022 refosco The soils between the communes95 POINTS Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine "A blend of 87 11 2% cabernet franc merlot malbec. From a block planted in '13; crushed fruit fermented with native yeast; 16 days on skins; 15 months' maturation in French oak (60% new), then blended and matured in old oak for two months. This is an expressive take on cabernet franc, but as with all the wines in the '22 range, elegance and varietal clarity are prized, with this clocking in at moderate alcohol and