Fox 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.
Twice 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.
Appearance
Deep, concentrated red with purple hues and excellent clarity.
Nose
Concentrated 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.
Palate
Plush 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.
Winemaking
Individual 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.
Cellaring
Cellar 20+ years. Langton's Classification listed — built for the long haul.
