First Creek Hunter Valley Shiraz Chateau L'Aumerade grapefruit and a full dose

grapefruit and a full dose of passion fruit on the finish

coupled with filigree tannins

apple and pear bounce out of the glass with licks of savoury nuttiness and faint herbal notes providing textural depth

and a touch of smoked herbs

and a savory

First Creek Hunter Valley Shiraz Chateau L'Aumerade grapefruit and a full doseGenerous, smooth, and bluefruited, opening with ripe plum and blueberry before moving into layers of mocha spice and toasty French oak. The palate is mediumbodied and mouthfilling, with supple tannins shaped by ageing in French oak hogsheads and puncheons. A touch of savoury earth and gentle spice adds depth, leading to a soft, warm, satisfying finish that reflects the classic modern Hunter Valley style.