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Description
While Shiraz and Grenache usually hog the spotlight in McLaren Vale, Brad Hickey has carved out a serious following for his Cinsault. Sourced from the neighbouring Lennon Vineyard - where vines were grafted onto old Semillon roots back in 2013 - this 2024 release continues his pursuit of fresher, brighter reds.
The vintage threw a few curveballs with early wind and rain, but a dry finish to the season allowed the fruit to land in a perfect spot. Brad used wild fermentation and about 20% whole bunches to build texture, resting the wine in old French puncheons for ten months. It’s a hands-off approach that preserves the variety's natural energy.
In the glass, it’s beautifully translucent and light on its feet. You get a real hit of juicy red stone fruit and cherry, lifted by a zesty citrus note - think tangerine skin or peel. There’s a savoury, spicy undercurrent running through it, almost like baking spice and white pepper, but it remains super fresh. At just 12% alcohol, it’s vibrant and medium-bodied, making it a prime candidate for a quick chill in the fridge.
92 points
"The general feel is goodness and easy drinking, a finer boned cinsault with faint game meat and dried rose petal notes lending charm. A nice thing to sip on."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
3 reviews
- NCNigel C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Brash Higgins CINS CinsaultRated 5 out of 5 starsCinsault - Who knew how good!
Amazing Wine will definitely be heading back for more.
- ECEmily C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Brash Higgins CINS CinsaultRated 5 out of 5 starsCINS
The best
- MMCVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner5 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2022 Brash Higgins CINS CinsaultRated 5 out of 5 starsDelicious
Absolutely delicious. Great slightly chilled too
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Cinsault |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Australian State | SA |
| Feature |
Natural/Lo-Fi |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
92 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
Brash Higgins
Brad Hickey AKA Brash Higgins - McLaren Vale, SA Brash Higgins
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