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Autumn
2021
Foxy
News
Inside
– Fox Creek Change
of Ownership
– What’s on at The Garden
of Unearthly Delights
– Fox Creek Soirée
– Vintage & Classic Car Day
son
Ben Gib ner
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CEO & O
Dear Friends,
During the course of 2020, Fox Creek’s co-founder and then
current owner, Helen Watts made the hard decision to sell the
family business. Upon celebrating her 86th birthday, she said
that it was time to find the right people to take Fox Creek
Wines onward and upward into the future.
As the new owners of Fox Creek Wines, Dim Georgiadis,
Jock Harvey and myself are greatly indebted to the family for
Pictured from left to right: Dim Georgiadis, Ben Gibson and Jock Harvey
not only choosing us to be the people to carry the business
forward but also for the legacy that they have created. We
very much look forward to writing the next exciting chapter
for Fox Creek Wines.
Whilst it is business as usual for Fox Creek Wines as we The Fox Creek Wines portfolio is second to none, as endorsed
commence our highly anticipated 2021 vintage, there are by our tremendous wine show successes, Langton’s
As long-time mates and industry colleagues, for over 30
some exciting plans in development for the property. With a Outstanding classification and James Halliday Five Star Rating.
years of our professional careers we have held a broad
focus on wine tourism, we are aiming to create memorable The essence of our winemaking philosophy will always be
cross section of wine industry roles. Jock, a wine industry
experiences for our visitors and consumers alike. As a part of about producing exceptional varietal wines that express
stalwart, is best known as proprietor of Chalk Hill Viticulture
this we will be incorporating ideas and new spaces to further their terroir. Whilst we don’t have any immediate plans to
and a champion of biodiversity in McLaren Vale. Dim,
enhance our Circle Club members experience when visiting. change the range of our wines, we will be introducing some
whose background is in law, is a co-founder and Director of
new wines that will add excitement to the brand and your
Business Development for the FABAL group of companies
Over the course of the last two weeks, since the change Fox Creek Wines experience. Keep an eye out for some new
that specialise in large scale agri-business and vineyard
of ownership, I have been fortunate enough to meet some releases in the latter half of 2021.
management projects. As for myself, I have held various
of you at our Cellar Door. Firstly, it has been great to be
Viticulture, Winemaking and Operations Director positions
so warmly embraced by you all, and secondly it has been At Fox Creek Wines, we have two core values that sit at the
at Pernod Ricard, one of the worlds largest wine and spirit
invaluable to hear your feedback about the Fox Creek Wines heart of everything we do, Integrity and Teamwork. Our Circle
companies. More recently I was the Chief Executive Officer of
brand and your Circle Club experiences. We will always Club members and special friends along with our employees,
Clare Valley winery, Kirrihill Wines.
remain committed to listening to your ideas and thoughts grape growers, production partners and distributors are all
on how to further enhance the Circle Club offering and our an important part of our team and we will always act with
With Fox Creek Wines located so close to our hometown of
partnership with you. integrity in our relationship with you all. It is that integrity,
Willunga, Jock and I could not be happier to be reunited in
teamwork and shared passion for the local community that
our local community. For me personally, I am now privileged
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your will drive our vision for Fox Creek Wines moving forward.
to be able to return home to where I grew up and where my
loyal support of Fox Creek Wines. Our team is already hard at
wine journey began all those years ago. In partnership with
work enhancing our Circle Club benefits with the introduction Jock, Dim and I hope to see as many of you as possible at our
our great friend Dim, we now embark on realising the future
of some new products and exclusive offerings, in the form of upcoming Fox Creek Soirée in the 'Garden'. Until then,
plans we have for Fox Creek Wines.
wine specials and events, to name just a few.
Supporting our Circle Club
With the Fox Creek Wines change of ownership
please be assured, you our valued loyal Circle Club
members, will continue to be an integral part of our
Fox Creek family. Our Customer Relations & Direct
Sales Manager, Claire Robins remains on board with
support from our new General Marketing Manager
and co-owner, Karrie-Anne Lawson.
Karrie-Anne and Claire look forward to seeing you
at our upcoming events, including the exclusive
Photo Credit: Nick Helm
Fox Creek Soirée in the 'Garden'.
Renamed 'Fox Creek', the creek which runs through the
The Garden of Unearthly Delights: Garden will again be home to our barrel sculpture, designed
What to Expect in 2021 by Bianka Kennedy, which first appeared in 2019. This
beautiful contemporary art piece will create the illusion of
Fox Creek is thrilled to be involved again as exclusive wine flow in an otherwise dry creek bed.
supplier and sponsor for The Garden of Unearthly Delights,
Adelaide’s unrivaled dynamic outdoor festival precinct and This years’ acts include music perfomances by the talented
the heart and soul of the Fringe Festival. Kate Ceberano, Peter Coombe and Nathan Cavaleri. Have
a barrelful of laughs with the likes of the comedy genius
New for 2021 of Effie, Tommy Little, Jimeon and Nurse Georgie Carroll.
We are excited to confirm that the Fox Creek exclusive wine With cabaret, magic, and children’s events there is literally
bar will be in the ‘Garden’ again this year. An extended wine something for everyone, from the young to the young
list will include our new 2018 Limited Release Grenache at heart.
through to our iconic Reserve Shiraz. This year we are also
releasing our brand-new Grenache Rosé exclusively within the
Garden for the fringe season. Factor in time before or after a
show to visit the Fox Creek Wine Bar, adjacent the creek, and
enjoy a glass or two.
Date: Thursday 4th March 2021
Your Invitation to the exclusive Time: 7.00pm
Fox Creek Soirée Location: Fox Creek VIP Area
The Garden of Unearthly Delights,
We are yet again hosting another fabulous Fox Creek Soirée Rundle Park, East Terrace, Adelaide
event for our loyal members and friends in The Garden of Cost: Circle Club members: $90 per person,
Unearthly Delights. As such we would be delighted if you $100 per non member
could join us on Thursday 4th March in our VIP area for an
evening of food, wine and entertainment. To book please ring Claire on 08 8557 0000
or email claire@foxcreekwines.com
Partnering with one of Adelaide’s premier caterers, Out In
The Paddock, we will be providing a light supper matched to Please note 'I’ll See Myself Out' contains mild
an extensive range of our wines, including our new Grenache occasional coarse language and is rated M.
Rosé. This will be followed by smash hit performance 'I’ll See
Myself Out' by talented stand-up comedian Tommy Little. As For more information go to https://www.
one of the funniest and exciting comedic performers around, gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au/what-s-on/tommy-
Tommy Little is described by the Herald Sun in 2019 as little-i-ll-see-myself-out
"Comedy gold from the get-go."
Our VIP area, which is located within the Fox Creek Wine Bar
will be open from 7pm to 8:30pm. 'I’ll See Myself Out' starts
at 8:45pm with a duration of 60 minutes. You will be escorted
from our Soirée into the show, where you will have access to
Refer a Friend
priority seating.
When you recommend our Circle Club to a friend and
they become a member, each of you will receive $50
off your next order of a dozen or more wines. There
is no limit to this special reward, so feel free to join up
as many friends as you like!
vintage aircraft flying overhead (weather permitting). From
McLaren Vale Vintage there they will then disperse to various wineries for display
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& Classic Car Day from 12pm until 3pm.
Fox Creek Wines prides itself on our ongoing commitment
Fox Creek Cellar Door to support our environment. We are continually looking for
Fox Creek Cellar Door is pleased to host the MG Car Club of
ways to reduce our impact on the environment. As such, we
90 Malpas Road, McLaren Vale SA, Sprite Car Club of SA, Sporting Car Club of SA, Austin
have introduced a number of practices including:
Healey Car Club of SA, Austin 7 and Austin/Morris Car Clubs.
Sunday 18 April, 12.00pm to 3.00pm
This year we will again have a food truck and a live band for
– Minimal intervention in our vineyards
the afternoon. Don’t forget to bring your picnic rug or chairs.
This is a great celebration of vintage and classic motoring. – Collection of rainwater and use of reclaimed storm
A fantastic mix of food, wine and music combined with the water for irrigation
No BYO alcohol or food allowed.
energy and passion of motoring enthusiasts and of course, – Collection and use of solar energy at our Cellar Door
Visit www.vintageandclassic.com.au for more information.
their beautiful cars. At 11am all the car clubs will drive along and winery
the Main Street in McLaren Vale for the Grand Parade with – The use of recycled and light weight packaging
– A Tesla charging station at Cellar Door
– Treatment of winery wastewater through our onsite
wood lot
We now ask for your assistance in helping us become a
virtually paperless company. To achieve this goal, we wish
to send our newsletter, invitations and special offers digitally
as much as possible moving forward. So that we may continue
to keep you up to date, we kindly ask that you provide us
with your best email address. You can do this by emailing
claire@foxcreekwines.com
Please note we do understand that for some of our club
members this may not be possible and as such we want to
assure you, in that instance, we will continue to send printed
correspondence to you.
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2017 Postmaster Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
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2016 Jim’s Script Cab Sav-Merlot-Cab Franc-Petit Verdot
the same time. If your credit
2018 JSM Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
card has changed or expired,
2018 Limited Release Grenache
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crunchy acidity and a dusting of tannin that gives a focussed
New Releases finish and leaves the mouth with a light pucker. The bouquet
offers lifted red fruits of raspberry, boysenberry, and cherry,
mingling with hints of violets, musk, and cinnamon.
2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Scoring 94 points in the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion, Excite your tastebuds with this bright, fresh wine brimming
Halliday describes this Grenache having "red spicy fruit" and with fruit flavours of nectarine, pear, apple, and lime over
a "lingering finish". Whilst crafted for immediate appeal, this tropical notes of pineapple, mango, and passionfruit. Varietal
2016 Reserve Shiraz
wine will mature well with at least 5-10 years careful cellaring. characteristics dominate the nose with stinging nettle, guava
Sourced from premium selected McLaren Vale vineyard
blocks with a third of the blend from a 100+ year old vines. and asparagus combining with white nectarine, pear, and apple.
2016 had a warm start to the year with mild conditions and
a few rain events, keeping the fruit healthy and hydrated and Our 2020 vintage boasts a flavoursome and juicy mid palate
resulting in wines with a softer tannin profile, maintaining rich which persists through to a focussed, clean, crisp finish
and intense fruit flavours. Deep red to purple with a bouquet making it perfect for drinking during the heat of summer.
of concentrated fruits of plum, cherry, blackcurrant and Suited for early drinking and will retain fresh fruit characters
2018 JSM Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc for the next couple of years. This wine is excellent paired with
blueberry combine with subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg,
A careful blending of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a range of seafoods, sautéed green vegetables, goat’s milk
shortbread, dark chocolate, violets, and almond meal.
Cabernet Franc combine to provide layers of rich fruit, cheese, or enjoy on its own on hot, sultry summer days.
elegant tannins and fresh leafy lift, complexities which we
A full flavoured palate of plums, dark cherries, blackberries,
seek when producing this classic Australian wine. A rich,
and milk chocolate overlay roasted nuts, liquorice and lively
deep red to purple appearance with a complex and layered
acid which help give the wine focus across the mid palate.
nose consisting of plum, cassis and cherry fruit over
This wine finishes with the great balance and elegance we
strawberries and cream, cured meats, hints of fresh mint,
have come to expect and is framed with structural as well as
spice, and a leafy lift.
chewy tannins that frame the back palate giving great texture
and length. Drinking best up to 2034 and possibly longer. 2020 Chardonnay
The palate oozes rich dark fruits of plum, blackberry and Enliven your day with one of our favourite whites. A bright,
cherry over black forest cake, cream, and chocolate, creating light gold with an attractive layered bouquet of white peach,
a luscious mid-palate framed with elegant tannins that extend nectarine, apple and lemon over subtle spicy notes and lightly
through the finish. Cellaring for 2 to 8 years will give a softer, roasted nuts lend us reminders of the summer just gone by.
more complex wine. For those who love very aged wine, the
firm tannins should easily achieve 12 or more years. Refreshing flavours of white stone fruits, pineapple, lemon,
2018 Limited Release Grenache and grapefruit dominate through a creamy mid-palate that is
This bright and lively palate showcases fresh raspberry, layered with subtle oak tannin and balanced acidity, finishing
strawberry and cherry fruits together with brooding traces clean, crisp, and focussed. This wine is drinking wonderfully
of orange zest, light spice, and lavender, encompassed by a on release and will be at its very best from mid-2021 to 2026.
Pairs well with salmon, roast chicken and grilled lobster or can
be enjoyed on its own.Young Gun of Wine:
Latest Bling & Press Releases Australia's Best Nero d'Avola, 2020
Fox Creek 'Limited Release' Nero d'Avola
2016 Reserve Shiraz
– Grand Gold, Catavinum World Wine
This made both Kim Chalmers (Operations Mgr Chalmers
& Spirits Competition 2019
Wines) and Lisa Cardelli’s (DipWSET) lists, with the latter
– Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2019
calling it as her wine of the day. "Crunchy, vibrant, fragrant,
– Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy Winter Tasting 2019
well-defined and polished red fruit," wrote Cardelli, "with
– Gold, Asia Wine Trophy 2019
cherries, raspberries, pomegranate and some exotic sweet
– Gold, Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Award 2020
spices. There is also a mineral element of graphite. Seductive
– Bronze, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020
on the palate, with juicy acidity that rolls on the tongue. The
finish is also engaging, combining a mix of red fruits and
2020 Limited Release Tempranillo
minerality. A fruitful, immediate but layered wine, drink now
– Gold Top of Class "Youthful, Fresh & Juicy",
and drink plenty." "Cherry cola nose," commented Chalmers.
Australian Alternative Variety Wine Show 2020
"Red fruit. Fruity palate with high but balanced acid. Vanilla
spice and a hint of floral, talcum powder aromas. Not much
2018 Limited Release Grenache
tannin but mouth coating and persistent. Lighter style but
– Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2020
done with finesse, not just all fruit."
– Bronze, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020
Gourmet Traveller Dec 2020:
2017 Three Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon
Blanc de Noirs & Sparkling Shiraz Tasting
– Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy Winter Tasting 2020
Vixen Sparkling Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
– Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2020
4 Stars
– Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2020
– Silver, Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Award 2020
Fox Creek Vixen Sparkling Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-
– Silver, Asia Wine Trophy 2020
Cabernet Franc, McLaren Vale gained top points from Andrew
Caillard MW, who wrote: "Intense dark plum, blackberry,
2017 Short Row Shiraz
praline aromas with shellac and roasted walnut notes.
– Gold, Asia Wine Trophy 2020
Generously concentrated and classic with rich dark fruits
and panforte. Continuously vibrant creamy mousse, sinuous
fine-grained tannins and excellent mineral length. Very stylish
wine." Unusually, the wine shows some new oak maturation,
but this is subtly handled, and the dark plum and chocolate
flavours carry it well. The cabernet component provides a
distinct chew.Autumn
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Fox Creek Wines
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Liquor Licence No: 57601873
PO Box 321 McLaren Vale
South Australia 5171
Telephone: (08) 8557 0000
Facsimile: (08) 8556 2104
sales@foxcreekwines.com
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