Stanton & Killeen Classic Topaque 500ml vavwine-spectator The Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon

The Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon is owned by the same Jackson Family that own Yangarra

look a lot like sherry and are as good as any sherry we have ever tasted

Cabernet Franc 10% Petit Verdot 7%

It starts with picking the grapes at ripeness levels that give the wines a freshness of fruit and natural balance of flavour

Finishes with a firm acid/tannin spine and lingering red berry

Stanton & Killeen Classic Topaque 500ml vavwine-spectator The Hickinbotham vineyard in ClarendonThe average age of this superb Rutherglen fortified is 12 years. Formerly known as Tokay, this fortified is produced from Muscadelle grapes. Translucent deep onion brown amber colour. Toffee top notes are followed by some honey, raisin and molasses aromas. Concentrated and very luscious the palate delivers flavours of honey, toffee and raisins followed by a touch of spice. Theres a touch of heat from the spirit on the finish which is not quite as well