![]() The Merlot for this red wine was sourced from vines planted in 19 at 220-245m altitude on a western facing aspect on the estate. Hickinbotham Revivalist Merlot is made from 100 percent Merlot. The fruity and spicy characteristics found in the nose follow through on the palate, along with dried cranberry, black cherry and elegant fine-grained tannin supporting the tart red fruit and adding to its length and depth. The aromatics open up with crushed red cherries, balsamic notes and the sweet baking spices of cinnamon and clove. This vintage some La Cueva del Contador, Contador and La Vina de Andres were added for concentration and balance. The wine is fermented in oak and stainless steel with a two-day cold maceration and aged for sixteen months in new French oak. The grapes are sourced from 15 different plots within San Vicente and Briones in Rioja Alta which on average yield less than 2 kg per vine. ![]() Predicador, or “Preacher,” named after Clint Eastwood’s everyman character in the 1985 film Pale Rider, is composed of 96 percent Tempranillo, 2 percent Garnacha, 1 percent Graciano and 1 percent Mazuelo. Benjamin Romeo Predicador Tinto is made from 96 percent Tempranillo, 2 percent Garnacha, 1 percent Graciano and 1 percent Mazuelo.
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