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Fox Creek 2004 Reserve Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
- $73
Epitomizes the lush, immediately approachable style, with a mouthfeel so creamy it almost seems liquorous or syrupy. The flavors are ultraclean and precise, marrying crème de cassis with vanilla and hints of coconut. Soft tannins cushion the long finish. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(2/1/2007)
Fox Creek 2004 Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $17
This lush, full-bodied Shiraz-Grenache features ripe blackberry and black cherry flavors, framed by plenty of vanilla, cedar and spice. It's opulent and rich without being too heavy, with a long finish that adds hints of cinnamon, clove and mocha. The blend is 65% Shiraz, 35% Grenache. Drink now-2010.
— J.C.
(2/1/2007)
Fox Creek 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)
- $30
The nose is beautiful, showing spice, meat and bramble atop red plum fruit. This is an elegant wine on the palate, feminine-sized rather than brawny, with more spice and red plum flavors. Finish is subtle, with a surge of flavor at the very end.
— D.T.
(3/1/2005)
Fox Creek 2002 Reserve Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
- $74
Meaty, burnt sugary aromas are deep. On the palate, tannins are chewy and red fruit is dressed up with coffee and mocha; coffee continues through the long finish. Bears some resemblance to the 1994 Reserve Shiraz, which is still going strong. Drink through 2012.
— D.T.
(3/1/2005)
Fox Creek 2000 Short Row Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
- $31
A delicious wine, a Shiraz that is neither sloppy nor overblown. Solid, strong plum fruit is at the core, shrouded in bacon fat and oak. Keep shopping if it’s caramel and jammy fruit you want; this one’s in it for the long haul, folks. Drink 2004–2007. —D.M.
— D.T.
(3/1/2003)
Fox Creek 2002 JSM Red (McLaren Vale)
- $20
A blend of Shiraz (70%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). The Cab Franc comes through loud and clear on the palate and the long finish, where the plum fruit is taut, even a little tart. The fleshy berries and plums on the nose, though, say Shiraz. Well-behaved, and a successful if unusual blend.
— D.T.
(3/1/2005)
Fox Creek 2004 Short Row Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
- $27
It has legs, and it knows how to use them. This Shiraz just sticks to the glass, its blackberry, plum and oak flavors not revealing themselves fully just yet, but sure to impress in 3–5 years. The structure is pleasing—along with a smooth, clay-mineral feel, and a medium-long finish.
— D.T.
(11/15/2006)
Fox Creek 2003 Short Row Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
- $27
Fox Creek made no 2003 Reserve Shiraz, so this Short Row is the year's top wine. It's plummy and elegant on the palate, wikth some red pencil eraser and bread flour accents, and a seeped-tea bite on the finish. Aromas—wheat flour, red fruit, licorice—are pretty, too.
— D.T.
(3/1/2005)
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