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The Red Baron is enjoying continued success at Fox Creek. This suave character has taken control of some of our best shiraz vineyards in McLaren Vale as the original 'Red Baron' took control of the skies. Like the wine he is rich in character, distinctive and silky smooth and is guaranteed to woo any nearby vixen.

Vintages:

• 2009 Red Baron Shiraz › ›
• 2008 Red Baron Shiraz › ›
• 2007 Red Baron Shiraz › ›
• 2006 Red Baron Shiraz › ›
• 2005 Red Baron Shiraz › ›

Fox Creek 2008 Red Baron Shiraz

appearance
Vibrant purple, Satsuma plum.

bouquet
Lashings of strawberries and cream, caramel, mixed spice and toffee, complemented by hints of rosemary and elements of smoky oak.

palate
A sweet juicy entry leads into a blend of fresh red berries, cherries and vanilla custard. A ripe fleshy plum mid palate shows soft smooth tannins and subtle oak with a refreshing long finish.

technical analysis

Alcohol
14.5%

ageing potential
This wine is made to be enjoyed now while it is fresh, young and fruity.

awards
Kemeny’s Perpetual Trophy (Best Value Dry Red Table Wine of the Competition), Sydney International Wine Competition 2010
Blue Gold (Top 100), Sydney International Wine Competition 2010
Silver Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2009
Silver Medal, New World Wine Awards 2009 Under $25 International Wine Challenge
Silver Medal, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2009
Silver Medal, Perth Royal Wine Show 2009
Silver Medal, Royal Queensland Wine Show 2009
Judges Choice, International Value Wine Awards 2010
Commended, International Wine Challenge 2009
Bronze Medal, Japan Wine Challenge 2009
Bronze Medal, Cairns Wine Awards 2009
4 Stars, McLaren Vale Tasting Winestate Magazine July/August 2009

viticulturist
Nick Wiltshire

winemakers
Chris Dix & Scott Zrna