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Inside Summer 2019 – Exciting New Partnership – Meet Georgy Rogers – Shakespeare in the Vines – Twilight Music – What I’ll be Drinking this Christmas – Christmas Checklist Foxy News
Inside
Summer 2019
– Exciting New Partnership– Meet Georgy Rogers– Shakespeare in the Vines– Twilight Music– What I’ll be Drinking
this Christmas– Christmas Checklist
Foxy News
New Releases
2018 Red Baron ShirazA crowd favourite which perfectly accompanies almost any occasion, Red Baron showcases a signature big ball of juicy plums and red cherry fruits that lead into the strawberry and cream mid palate. The fresh, vibrant and youthful tannins carry hints of roasted nuts and dark chocolate.
2019 Sauvignon Blanc“Savvy B” quickly rose to fame due to the ease of drinking and aromatic, refreshing tropical fruit characters. Fox Creek Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a single vineyard site, located on the Cellar Door property. Tropical flavours are met by a luscious and juicy mid palate of peach and nectarine, that finish with lemon zest and a crisp balanced acidity.
2019 VermentinoWith origins from Italy’s Sardinia, Vermentino thrives in McLaren Vale’s mediterranean climate where it ripens while retaining natural acidity. Fox Creek Vermentino showcases crisp and refreshing characters of grapefruit, lychee and white nectarine, followed by golden peach, mandarin and apricot that carry through to a bright crisp finish. A fantastic match to antipastos, shellfish, fresh Vietnamese salads and will even complement foods with a little spice.
Arctic Raspberry RoyaleServings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy
This delicious cocktail is a twist on a Kir Royale. The jam, lemon juice and gin serve as a lovely fruity and floral base. Use a good quality jam as it is a key flavour. The lovely effervescent crispness of the Arctic Fox accentuates the florals from the gin and raspberries. Lemon juice balances out the sweetness of the raspberry jam with a fresh citrus taste. More florals hit the palate from the gin and each element comes together to produce a delightful drink for any occasion.
What you will need– Cocktail Shaker– Bar Spoon (1ml)– Double Jigger– Strainer– Raspberries to garnish
Ingredients– Arctic Fox Grand Cuvée to top– 45mls Two Accents Dry Gin– 30mls Lemon Juice– 2 Bar spoons of Raspberry Jam– Ice
Latest Bling for the Bottle
2016 JSM Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc– Grand Gold, Asia Wine Trophy 2019– Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards 2019
2016 Short Row Shiraz– Double Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards 2019– Gold, Asia Wine Trophy 2019– Silver, AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019– Silver, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019– Silver, Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2019– 5 Stars Best of Varietal/Style, Winestate Magazine
Special Annual Edition 2020– 41/2 Stars Best of South Australia, Winestate Magazine
Special Annual Edition 2020
2017 Limited Release Grenache– Gold, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2019– Silver, AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019– Silver, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2019
2016 Three Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon– Gold, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019– Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy Summer Tasting 2019– Gold, Asia Wine Trophy 2019
2015 Reserve Shiraz– Gold, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2019
Method1. Combine jam, lemon juice and gin
in a cocktail shaker with ice.2. Shake hard to chill and emulsify.3. Finely strain into a tall glass.4. Top with Arctic Fox Grand Cuvée.5. Garnish with fresh raspberries and enjoy!
A New Partnership for Fox CreekFox Creek are thrilled to announce our exciting
new partnership with Two Accents Gin!
As a child British born Laurie Bilby lived on Guernsey, an island off the coast of Normandy where she spent part of her childhood helping her grandmother make sloe gin. It was the beginning of a life-long dream. Laurie relocated to Adelaide in 2010 and met Aussie partner Adam. Their mutual love for all things gin and our beautiful region, McLaren Vale, inspired Laurie and Adam to put their heads together and produce their craft gins. Named after Laurie and Adam’s two accents their gin was launched.
Fox Creek Cellar Door, in addition to our traditional guided wine tasting, will now feature ‘Gin Flights’ - a discovery of Two Accents three delicious flavoured gins, including their delightful ‘Shiraz Gin’ which has the perfect addition of our very own Short Row Shiraz! ‘Gin Flights’ will be available every weekend starting in November. A tasting fee of $18 applies and bookings are essential. For your own experience with our Two Accents ‘Gin Flight’ please contact Cellar Door Manager, Georgy on [email protected] .
The Fox Creek Circle Mixed Dozens for Summer 2019 are listed here.
White Dozen
Red Dozen
Mixed Dozen
Summer 2019 Mixed Dozens
If you require any changes to your mix or would like to add to your order please contact us by Monday 18th November as dispatch will start on Tuesday 19th November.
Those who have ordered single variety dozens for Summer will receive them at the same time. If your credit card has changed or expired please contact us so you don’t miss out.
Mail Order $379.00Fox Creek Circle $320.00 (delivered)
Mail Order $294.00Fox Creek Circle $249.00 (delivered)
Mail Order $364.00Fox Creek Circle $307.50 (delivered)
2018 Red Baron Shiraz2017 Shiraz2016 Merlot2017 Cabernet Sauvignon2016 Postmaster Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre2015 Jim’s Script Cab Sav-Merlot-Cab Franc-Petit Verdot2016 JSM Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc2018 Limited Release Nero d’Avola2017 Limited Release Grenache2016 Three Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon2017 Old Vine Shiraz
2019 Sauvignon Blanc2018 Verdelho2017 Chardonnay 2019 Vermentino Arctic Fox Grand Cuvée NV2018 Late Harvest Verdelho 375ml
2019 Sauvignon Blanc2018 Verdelho2017 Chardonnay 2019 VermentinoArctic Fox Grand Cuvée NV2018 Red Baron Shiraz2017 Cabernet Sauvignon2016 Postmaster Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre2015 Jim’s Script Cab Sav-Merlot-Cab Franc-Petit Verdot2017 Limited Release Grenache2016 Short Row Shiraz2017 Old Vine Shiraz
What I'll be Drinking this Christmas
Christmas lunch with my family tends to be a noisy, boisterous affair with everyone sharing great food, conversation and of course, wine. We usually start with seafood, such as prawns and oysters, washed down with a chilled glass of our Arctic Fox Grand Cuvée or Vermentino.
Although the weather can be quite warm on Christmas day, we still like to serve roast beef, turkey and ham for mains but rather than accompany them with roast vegetables we serve a large array of salads. This food combination matches really well with our Limited Release Grenache and Postmaster GSM.
These lighter styles of red wines complement all types of meats as well as lighter foods including fresh salad and vegetables. Don’t be afraid to lightly chill the reds if the weather is on the warmer side as it takes the edge off and can make the wine more approachable on a summer’s afternoon. Merry Christmas and Bon Appétit!
Christmas Gift Check ListYour guide to ‘must have’ gifts this year!
Sparkling Gift Pack (6 Arctic Fox + 6 Vixen + Fox Creek Sparkling Wine Stopper)
Circle $300, RRP $354 + delivery Custodians 3 Bottle Gift Box + Producers Book Circle $85, RRP $100 + delivery Short Row Shiraz Christmas 6 Pack (4 x 2016 + bonus
2 x Museum 2013 at current price – our gift to you!) Circle $192, RRP $228 + delivery Reserve Shiraz Magnum + Luxe Gift Box Circle $195.50, RRP $230 + delivery Gift Vouchers Starting at $50 Winning $1M Lottery Ticket (wouldn’t that be nice!)
Ben Tanzer
Senior Winemaker
Fox Creek Gift Packaging
Do you know that Fox Creek offers a range of luxe gift packaging? Perfect for special milestone gifts through to corporate presents. There is something for every occasion. Premium velvet-lined Reserve Shiraz and Magnum gift boxes and our special 3 bottle Custodian gift box, featuring the story behind each wine in our Custodian range; Postmaster GSM, Jim’s Script and JSM. Contact us on 08 8557 000 or email [email protected] to order your free gift boxes.
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Welcome Zoe Alice!
Congratulations to our Sales & Marketing Manager, James Carman, on the safe delivery of his beautiful daughter. Zoe Alice made her ‘great escape’ on 15th August, weighing in at 3.7Kgs (8lb, 2.5oz). James, wife Sarah and son William are smitten. We are delighted to welcome Zoe to the Fox Creek family.
Have You Met Georgy?
The apple does not fall far from the tree and this is certainly the case with Georgy Rogers. One of Helen & Jim Watts’ three daughters and four children, not only did Georgy follow her mother into the field of nursing (still working part-time at a surgery), she also followed her parents into the wine industry, where she is now our Cellar Door Manager. The “Human Tornado” as she is known around the office, Georgy is forever, quite literally running from place to place - from Cellar Door to the surgery, from the winery to kids sport and so on. Georgy also loves to travel both overseas and within Australia so she has a chance to slow down. Georgy is the driving force behind everything Cellar Door, our exhibitions and events (the next being Shakespeare in
the Vines). A foodie and strong supporter of local produce, Georgy ensures Cellar Door visitors are well catered for – the latest addition, vegan cheeses to accompany our vegan friendly wines. She has also just partnered up with ‘Two Accents’ Gin so from early November you will be able to book in for guided educational flights where you get to try different gins with a variety of garnishes. We also host small private events at Cellar Door and Georgy ensures that every detail is attended to. Pull together some friends, pre-book a gin tasting at Cellar Door and come say “Hello”.
Twilight MusicFox Creek Cellar Door
Sunday 10 November
2pm – 7pm
The Groove Garden is coming to our Cellar Door for an afternoon of fun. The notorious Samra and her moveable feast of sensory delights, ‘The Groove Garden’ will be at Fox Creek from 2 till 7pm on 10th November. There will be an open microphone available for anyone to jam from 2pm, then at 4.30pm you can listen to special guests Steve Brown & Dave Rhodes (pictured above). Long-time members of the popular ‘Steve Brown Band’, Steve and Dave have partnered to present all their favourite Blues, Roots and Country tunes with soulful uplifting vocals interwoven with acoustic guitar mastery. Then Paul Irving and ‘The Chards’ present a special preview of their soon to be released album, ‘Ride On’ - a collection of original songs written by Paul and recorded with his band ‘The Chards’ over several years. Paul has immersed himself deeply in contemporary rock, pop and country from the past 30-odd years. His new, catchy, powerful songs feel like they were always meant to be and it is obvious that they are a deeply felt labour of love with Irving and ‘The Chards’ sense of drama and dynamics propelling it along.
Food, wine & beer will be available to purchase. Bring your blanket or chair. $10 entry – tickets available at the door. No BYO please.
Shakespeare in the VinesThe Merry Wives of the Merchant of
Windsor (or Venice)
Fox Creek Cellar Door
Friday November 22
Doors open 5:30pm for 6:30pm start
Let the Raw Shakespeare Project take you on a journey through the many facets of that beast called love as they present two one-Act shows on the same bill. We start with ‘The Merchant Of Venice’, a sordid tale of lust, love and revenge, then move to lighter territory for one of the bard’s sauciest comedies in ‘The Merry Wives Of Windsor’.
Doors open at 5.30pm with live Acoustic Guitar music till performance start at 6.30pm. Bring your chairs, friends, laughter and love. Pre-order a platter to enjoy as the sun goes down. No BYO please.
For more information please email: [email protected]
To book through Eventbrite go to https://bit.ly/2MYZW3f
Anna Small + Warren Pickering SculpturesSmall Art Factory
Fox Creek Cellar Door
Thursday 28 November – Sunday 2 February
Opening: Friday 20 December, 5pm – 6.30pm
"She sprouted love like flowers, grew a garden in her mind, and even on the darkest days, from her smile the sun still shined." — Eric Hanson
Partnership team Anna Small & Warren Pickering return to the garden home of Fox Creek Wines to plant the seeds of their creativity with sculptural works inspired by flora of the Australian landscape.
A CollectionTurner Workshops
Fox Creek Cellar Door
Tuesday 1 October – Friday 29 November
Over the past 5 years the late Robin Turner’s workshop and creative space in Aldinga has been lovingly transformed into Studio spaces for local artists. Along with the continuation of ‘Noworry Beads n Buttons” by Emma Pritchard and her own creations we have glass artist Verity Jasmine Burley, Koruna Schmidt-Mumm, Lucas Robins and Janine Ewens, each with a diverse range of works.
‘A Collection’ is a glimpse into a fabulous collection of wonder, individually created under the same roof.
Refer a Friend
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!
From all of us at Fox Creek, have a safe and happy holiday season!
Scratch Board Art Workshop with Robyn Bromham & Pat WilliamsFox Creek Cellar Door
Sunday 16 February 2020
10am – 1pm
After a welcome glass of Fox Creek ‘liquid courage’ explore the world of Scratch Board art. In this workshop Robyn and Pat will guide you in the techniques of Scratch Board art and the different tools you can use. There will be a practice board to try before we start the main piece. Tools will be supplied in class but if you don't get your piece finished in time, special brushes will be available at cost price to take home and finish your artwork.
Cost: $85 Per Person Includes a glass of sparkling on arrival and
cheese platters at the end of the session.Contact: Bookings essential. Email [email protected]
Fox Creek Wines Pty Ltd
ABN 63 070 468 423
Liquor Licence No: 50803709
PO Box 321 McLaren Vale
South Australia 5171
Telephone: (08) 8557 0000
Facsimile: (08) 8556 2104
www. foxcreekwines.com
Summer 2019
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