Fox Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
McLaren Vale and Cabernet Sauvignon is a somewhat odd pairing. While the region gets warm enough for ripening, I’m not sure if there’s anyone who would hang their hat on […]
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Fox Creek Postmaster GSM 2021
Fox Creek doing what McLaren Vale does well: Grenache (64%), Shiraz (28%) and Mourvèdre (8%) blend. Grenache matured in old French oak puncheons, the Shiraz in old French oak Hogsheads […]
Fox Creek Tempranillo 2022
Fox Creek take advantage of the ancient soils and maritime temperatures to grow this Mediterranean, Spanish staple. Maturation in older French oak and stainless steel. Fox Creek, Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, […]
Fox Creek Nero D’Avola 2022
Limited release of this Italian variety from Fox Creek. McLaren Vale is somewhat of a crucible for South Australia with regards to these “alternative” grapes. The ancient soils and maritime […]
Fox Creek Chardonnay 2022
Fox Creek may be in the ancient soils of McLaren Vale, but that maritime climate doesn’t quite suit growing Chardonnay: the nearby cool of the Adelaide Hills does that. 24% […]
Fox Creek Pecorino 2022
Fox Creek are based in McLaren Vale but head to the Hills for this still relatively unknown (in Australia) Italian variety. Pecorino also is an Italian Sheep cheese as it […]
Serafino Shiraz 2020
So 2020, according to the media release was touted as a “super” vintage. French and American oak maturation (25% new). Serafino, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2020 Charming and opulent. Sweet vanilla […]
Serafino GSM 2021
Grenache dominant with seasoning of Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvedre, Monastrell etc…..). A mix of 60% (10% new) American oak and 40% French (also with 10% new). Note, the bottle image […]
Serafino Bellissimo Sangiovese 2021
This one has some bling in the cupboard with a Gold medal and the Trophy for the Best Italian Red and also brought home the Trophy for Champion Wine of […]
Serafino Bellissimo Tempranillo 2021
Okay, Tempranillo hails from Spain and not Italy, but it fits the brief for the food friendly value that Bellissimo offers. Serafino, Bellissimo, Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, 2021 Bright purple in […]
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