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A wine to be enjoyed with food. Both the nose and palate have a blackberry and dark cherry character. There is a sweet middle palate and the soft savoury aromatic character of the Grenache leads on to a beautifully soft finish.

Vintages:

• 2008 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre › ›
• 2007 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre › ›
• 2006 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre › ›
• 2005 Shiraz Grenache › ›
• 2004 Shiraz Grenache › ›
• 2003 Shiraz Grenache › ›
• 2002 Shiraz Grenache › ›
• 2001 Shiraz Grenache › ›

Fox Creek 2006 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

appearance
Deep red with a vibrant cherry rim.

bouquet
Lifted rich aromas of blueberry, mulberry and cherry with vanillin spice from subtle oak maturation.

palate
Shiraz and Grenache in perfect proportion deliver blueberry and mulberry fruits with the Mourvedre contributing richness and length. The palate gives a generous soft entry of complex berry fruits leading to a full, spicy palate of dark berries, a soft tannin structure with excellent length of flavour. A classic style.

winemaking
Old vine Shiraz batches matured 2-year-old French and American oak in were selected for their spice, character and sweet tannin profiles. The Grenache and Mourvedre was matured in large new and 1-year-old French and American oak puncheons. The composition of the wine is Shiraz 48%, Grenache 44% and Mourvedre 8%

technical analysis

Alcohol
14.5%

ageing potential
While crafted for immediate appeal, this wine will benefit from up to 2 years cellaring in controlled conditions.

awards
Bronze Medal, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2007

viticulturist
Nick Wiltshire

winemakers
Chris Dix & Scott Zrna