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Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2019

Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2019

$64.99

Two Alices' are better than one! Alices vineyard and the Shiraz it grows takes its name a mother and an aunt of Greenock Creek's owners Annabelle and Michael Waugh: Annabelle's mom and Michael's favourite aunt. Alices Shiraz is one of the iconic big reds in Greenock Creek's portfolio and is also the winery's largest vineyard with a total area of 15 acres. The vines on the site were planted in 1997.

750ml ml
Region:Australia > Barossa Valley
Vintage:2019
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Winery Tasting Note

Scents of cassis, dark cherry, and licorice trail into aromas of vanilla oak and spice. Rich red fruits and ripe tannins linger on the palate creating a wine that is big and bold, yet refined and sophisticated. Decant now or cellar for the next 4-5 years to enhance the complexity and expression of this wine. Pairs well with beef and venison-based dishes.

Greenock Creek writeup courtesy of Grant

Talking about modern Barossa winemaking without mention Greenock Creek and their big, bold single vineyard Shiraz and Cabernet wines (among other varietals) is like only having half a conversation.

Greenock Creek was established by Michael and Annabelle Waugh on the banks of the Greenock Creek at Seppeltsfield, Barossa, South Australia in 1984. A stonemason by trade, Michael had originally come across the site in 1975 when all it had was an old homestead surrounded by antique vines. His trade came in handy both at Greenock Creek and at Barossa Valley's iconic Rockford Winery, where Michael helped friend and Rockford owner Robert O'Callaghan build the original stone winery buildings that are still in use to this day.

 In the early 1990s, the Roennfeldt Road property became part of the estate. This “vine garden” in Marananga is the site for beautiful bush vine Grenache, our Apricot Block Shiraz and the 130-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz blocks (some of the oldest in the world) from which Roennfeldt Road wines are made. All Greenock Creek wines are big and beautiful with unfettered generosity. With the release of the first Creek Block Shiraz in 1986 and up to today the wines showcase the special character of single-site wines. Greenock Creek wines are made to evolve and develop with the passage of time.

Michael and Annabelle retired in 2018. Winemaker Alex Peel and a new wine team have taken the reins but plan to keep Greenock Creek's bold, intense, and powerful style.

Kensington Wine Market is privileged to be one of the exclusive purveyors of Greenock Creek wines for more than 15 years.

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