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This popular wine is made from imported vines originally from the island of Madiera. It is a dry wine with lovely fresh aromas of lime, pineapple and tropical fruits. The dominant flavour is of lime and citrus with a creamy texture and a long finish.

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Fox Creek 2007 Verdelho

appearance
Pale straw with green tints.

bouquet
Strong pineapple with fig and tropical fruits, caramelised sugar and aromas of white nectarine.

palate
Pineapple and lime citrus are the dominant characters, complimented by fleshy white nectarine flavours. The full fruit flavours lead through to a lively crisp finish.

winemaking
This was a moderately warm growing season with an early ripening in mid summer. Flavour development was earlier than usual, giving flavour intensity at moderate sugar levels. This wine is produced from three vineyards: our first plantings in McLaren Vale - the original Koona block along with both our winery block and also the California Road patch.

technical analysis

Alcohol
13%

ageing potential
This wine is suited for early drinking and will retain fresh fruit characters for the next year. This wine is made to be enjoyed whilst it is young.

awards
Bronze Medal, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2007
Bronze Medal, National Wine Show (Canberra) 2007

viticulturist
Nick Wiltshire

winemakers
Chris Dix & Scott Zrna