Brash Higgins Omensetter

WineEnthusiastExpat-American Brad Hickey’s reds celebrate the natural power and richness found in McLaren Vale and in his organic home block of clay-over-limestone soils. This vintage, a warm one, is particularly concentrated but still finds balance and complexity. Oxidative handling gives a lifted, slightly raisiny quality to the plummy fruit, which swirls in other flavors, from mocha and licorice to mint and grilling-meat spices. Freshness and minerality show on the palate amid the plump, rich fruit and powerful, textured tannins. Drink now with protein until 2028.