Fowles Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz Cocktail where he drew inspiration both

where he drew inspiration both for the name of his own vineyard and for the spirit of his wines

Pale straw with bright-green hues

he opts for minimal oak and additives

The fruit was hand-picked and chilled overnight to 5°C before being whole bunch pressed to tank and settled

the fruit was chilled and whole-bunch pressed before wild fermentation in a mix of barriques and puncheons

Fowles Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz Cocktail where he drew inspiration bothThis is a striking, cool climate Shiraz that leans more Northern Rhne than Barossa in style. Deep purple in colour, the nose is complex and savoury white and black pepper, black olive, ripe plum, dark strawberry compote and blackberry, with subtle mocha in the background. Wild yeast fermentation adds an extra layer of aromatic detail, while 12 months in old 130 year old English oak brings texture without overt oak flavour. On the palate its plush yet