{"title":"Fox Creek Wines | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eFox Creek Wines is one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated estates — an award-winning producer with deep roots in the region and a history of crafting wines that are unmistakably of this place. Founded in 1984 by Helen and Dr Jim Watts, the winery has passed through several hands, each committed to preserving what makes Fox Creek significant: its connection to the Vale, its long-term grower relationships, and its reputation for wines that are honest, generous and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince mid 2025, Fox Creek has been under the custodianship of the Maxwell family — well established in McLaren Vale and long admirers of the brand. The wines continue to be made in McLaren Vale, from the fruit and the growers that have always defined them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale sits at the southern end of the Mount Lofty Ranges, where the moderating influence of the Gulf St Vincent and the Southern Ocean tempers the warm South Australian climate. Ancient soils — ironstone, clay and sand — produce Shiraz of extraordinary depth and generosity, with the structure and concentration to age for decades. Fox Creek has worked with this terroir since 1984, and the Reserve Shiraz — twice Bushing King and listed in Langton's Classification of Australian Fine Wines — is the clearest expression of what the region can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fox-creek-reserve-shiraz-2019-mclaren-vale","title":"Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz 2019 | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eFox Creek Reserve Shiraz is the flagship — the wine that has defined the estate's reputation since 1984. Painstakingly assembled from individual barrel selections across Fox Creek's best McLaren Vale vineyards, it is a wine of genuine ambition and consistent achievement. Each barrel is selected on quality and style, with final inclusion determined by the contribution of balance and finesse to the blend. The result is a Shiraz that is more than the sum of its parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwice awarded Bushing King — Best Wine of Show at the McLaren Vale Wine Show — and listed in Langton's Classification of Australian Fine Wines, the Reserve Shiraz is one of the most collectable wines in Australia. Cellar 20+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep, concentrated red with purple hues and excellent clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcentrated and lively — layers of blackberry, dark plum and violet lead, with spice and the subtle complexity of carefully selected French and American oak. Generous and immediately expressive of McLaren Vale at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlush and generous with a full-bodied mouthfeel and fine, polished tannins. Balanced acidity provides freshness and structure without hardness. The finish is long and lasting — dark fruit, violet and spice persisting well beyond the sip. A wine built for the cellar but rewarding now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual barrel selections from Fox Creek's best McLaren Vale vineyards. Each barrel assessed for quality, style and contribution to the final blend. Oak matched to vineyard parcel — French and American barrels selected to support the fruit, not swamp it. 14.5% alc. • 750ml. Serve at 16–18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCellar 20+ years. Langton's Classification listed — built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox Creek Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866911355129,"sku":"9321811011308-2019","price":87.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/fox-creek-reserve-shiraz-2019-mclaren-vale.webp?v=1787268476"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/collections\/fox-creek-wines.oembed","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}