Fox Gordon By George Adelaide Hill Tempranillo 2017

Fox Gordon By George Adelaide Hill Tempranillo 2017

A soft and vibrant wine with a ripe and juicy palate of
damson jam, complemented by vanilla spice notes and a
hint of coffee.
Producer Note
Fox Gordon is a family run winery specialising in contemporary, premium and awardwinning wines from the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. From a diverse selection of
grape varieties, each bottle is the ultimate fusion of wine and fashion. Made using the
Fox Gordon philosophy of low input and low yield to give maximum flavour, while
preserving the inherent qualities of the fruit and the site; these stylish wines are modern,
bright and vibrant. Fox Gordon has been named a five star winery by James Halliday
six years in a row.
Vintage
2017 saw a cool spring with a late budburst. The fruit set was excellent, which was
followed by a warm summer and ideal ripening conditions, resulting in even ripening
and high natural acidity.
Vineyard
The Fox Gordon vineyards are situated on 60 hectares of breathtaking vineyard at
Kuitpo Forest in the Adelaide Hills and overlooking the world famous McLaren Vale.
Planted at altitude, the grapes are imbued with lovely cool-climate characteristics. The
fruit for this wine is picked from an old single trellised vineyard, where the vines produce
large plump berries.
Winemaking
The grapes were fermented for 10 days and then racked to tank for two weeks of lees
work, to build texture and finish fermentation. The young wine was then aged in French
oak puncheons imparting subtle oak character to the wine while still retaining the
vibrancy of the fruit.
Tasting  Note
A round and supple wine which delivers notes of fragrant red summer fruits,
complemented by hints of gorgeous spice and subtle Dutch chocolate notes. A wine
that is delightful and vibrant, yet sophisticated.
Grape
Tempranillo 100%
Winemaker: Marty O'Flaherty
Region: South Australia
Subregion: Adelaide Hills
Country: Australia
Alcohol: 14%