Dec 30 2008

Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve (Australia, 1998)

Category: Shiraz — Mike @ 10:24 am

	This is a Shiraz from McLaren Vale in Australia. This wine was given my sister-in-law Natasha, and we enjoyed it together over the Christmas break. We probably would have given this wine the coveted 5 trophies had it not been so pricey. We’ve had a few wines in the past that were just as impressive but sold in the high $20 or $30 range.
	$100+ (We’re told it is also available for the higher prices of $200-$400, but we found it for $120 online).

Aromas of blackberry with a hint of sweet strawberry at the end. Tastes of dark berries, plum and a bit of rich chocolate. A medium length (somewhat long for American oak) very satisfying finish. A fantastic food or evening wine, very versatile. An exotic foreign supermodel that has been introduced to you through a friend of a friend… somehow you charm her into a night out… you expect a very superficial and fun experience, but as the evening progresses it becomes clear that she is well educated, smart and very interesting… you have a great time, but you never see her again (you are just a regular dude after all, and she’s a supermodel).