Wines
The Vicar
is Chapel Hill's flagship wine. Selected from our most outstanding parcels of McLaren Vale shiraz, the wine embodies our commitment to the region, the variety and to winemaking excellence
Description
Chapel Hill is based around an historic stone church, so it is appropriate that the flagship red wine for the company be named The Vicar. More wine Vicar? The Vicar has now attended six times in the history of Chapel Hill. His first visitation was in 1993, and he rose again in 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2001. He is a full bodied rich fellow, ordained with the glorious richness of Shiraz and the Reverend heavenly flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. His complexity and richness, almost of biblical proportions combine with superfine tannins eternal in length (crafted to mature in 12–15 years). He has a devoted following and doesn't stay around for long.
Tasting Notes
Awards & Reviews for recent releases
2007 95 pts – The Vicar has become an incredible McLaren Vale Shiraz, oozing the richness of blueberry, liquorice, plum and bitter dark chocolate fruit. Its construction is impeccable, with beautifully poised and textured tannins that are the signature of Michael Fragos. It will improve for 15 years or more. Tyson Stelzer – Wbm Wine 100, 2010
2006 Silver - International Wine Challenge UK, 2008
2006 Matthew Duke Top 100 Australian Wines, London UK, 2008
2001 Trophy - Nadalie Australia Trophy for Best Blended Dry Red, McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2003
2001 Silver - International WINE Challenge, London, 2005
2001 Silver - Class 51, National Wine Show, 2003
2001 Silver - Class 60, Royal Hobart Wine Show, 2003
2001 Silver - Class 37, Perth Royal Wine Show, 2003
2001 Gold - Class 13, McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2004
2001 Gold - Class 7, Sydney Royal Wine Show, 2005
2001 Gold - Class 76, Cowra Wine Show, 2003
2001 Gold - Class 13, McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2003
Food Suggestion
Each of our wines has an accompanying recipe by Peter Hogg, Executive Chef of the Chapel Hill Winery Gourmet Retreat.
“Fillet of Beef with Roasted Turnips & an Anchovy & Red Wine Butter” - download the recipe - 93 kb