First Creek Botanica Shiraz Size::12 Bottle Case it lies on a hillside

it lies on a hillside close to Poncié (which we know well from the Vissoux stable)

It's just what you'd expect from a Bordeaux at this price-point

wholebunch pressing and allowing natural ferments to occur

The acid line drives through with a persistent and long finish

The wine was then left on the lees with regular stirring to provide silkiness

First Creek Botanica Shiraz Size::12 Bottle Case it lies on a hillsideFamily owned and operated in the Hunter Valley, First Creek, have created the Botanica range to emphasise the clean and ecological approach they take for selecting their vineyards. Their small female winemaking team is lead by the highly acclaimed Liz Silkman. A generous palate of sweet black fruits, with a lush full bodied mouthfeel. Minimal intervention winemaking lets the pure fruit characters dominate with just a touch of oak.