Fox Creek Wines 1998 Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve

Wine – red – 1998 – Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve – Australien – Region: South Australia – Apellation: McLaren Valley – Syrah – 750 ml.

1998 Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve

Tasting Note:

The 1998 Shiraz Reserve has the most potential of this trio. It combines some of the mature elements of the 1997 with the massive richness of the 1996 but without the 1996s slightly rustic framework. A dense purple color is followed by a sensational bouquet of creme de cassis charcoal and incense. Full-bodied opulent and voluptuously-textured this is a big but incredibly well-balanced wine. Its fruit bomb-like personality of a decade ago has morphed into something far more civilized delineated and refined. This gorgeous offering is a superb example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Enjoy it over the next 10-15+ years. Source: Wine Advocate

Rating: 96 RP Reviewed by Robert Parker Date: June 2009