{"title":"Greenock Creek | Barossa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreenock Creek Vineyard \u0026amp; Cellars is one of the Barossa Valley’s most respected small-batch producers — a winery that has championed rich, powerful, long-lived red wines for almost 40 years. These are the kinds of wines that helped launch the Barossa onto the world stage in the 1990s, and Greenock Creek has never wavered from that vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is simple: vineyard first, winery second. Each wine is made to capture the distinct character of its vineyard source — single-vineyard Shiraz from blocks like Alice’s, Apricot Block and Casey’s Block, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro and Grenache. Small batches, exceptional ageing potential, and wines that are among Australia’s most collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greenock-creek-caseys-block-shiraz-2021-barossa-valley","title":"Greenock Creek Casey's Block Shiraz 2021 (Barossa Valley)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreenock Creek Casey's Block Shiraz 2021 vintage is a dark brooding wine, displaying super ripe plums, cherries, notes of burnt caramel, cracked black pepper, and vanillin expressions from the American oak on the nose. The palate is classic Casey’s, with an explosion of dark ripe fruit and vanilla oak which is then contained in the embrace of a fine line of silken oak tannins that travels down the length of the palate complemented by lovely savoury notes and fine acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenock Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44096434372857,"sku":"9354697000081-2021","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/greenock-creek-caseys-block-shiraz-2021.jpg?v=1698730100"},{"product_id":"greenock-creek-barossa-valley-shiraz-2021","title":"Greenock Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Greenock Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz wine boasts deep red and purple hues when poured, accompanied by a fragrant aroma of dark berries and warm spices. 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This exceptional terroir imparts distinctive character to the wine, with the siltstone contributing midpalate spiciness and savoury tannins, whilst the brown clay lends chocolate and mocha notes alongside vibrant raspberry and redcurrant fruit—creating a particularly food-friendly Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep crimson with purple hues, displaying excellent colour intensity and viscosity that hints at the wine's concentrated nature and full-bodied structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is generous and inviting, revealing layers of redcurrants, blueberries, and dark cherries. Complementing the fruit are notes of baking spices, dark chocolate, mocha, and subtle citrus blossom, creating a complex and indulgent aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied and luxurious, the palate delivers concentrated spicy fruit with blackberry, black cherry, and satsuma plum flavours. The ancient siltstone terroir expresses itself through distinctive midpalate spiciness, whilst supple yet structured tannins provide excellent framework. Chocolate-dipped cherries, raspberries, and blueberry pie notes add richness and depth. The finish is satisfying, lingering, and pure, with liquored cherry and plum characters that persist beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis food-friendly Barossa Shiraz pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eslow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e with rosemary and garlic, \u003cstrong\u003egrilled ribeye steak\u003c\/strong\u003e with peppercorn sauce, \u003cstrong\u003ebraised beef short ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emature cheddar\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eaged Gouda\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate torte\u003c\/strong\u003e with berry compote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenock Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230597398777,"sku":"9354697000067-2023","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/greenock-creek-alices-shiraz-2023-barossa-valley.webp?v=1768346279"},{"product_id":"greenock-creek-apricot-block-shiraz-2022-barossa-valley","title":"Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 2022 Barossa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 2022 Barossa Valley is a powerful, age-worthy Australian Shiraz from 1995 vines on a former apricot orchard slope featuring silty, sandy loam over flint and quartz. 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Oak influence adds complexity with cedar and vanilla notes, whilst the unique terroir contributes savoury minerality and depth. 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