Fox Creek Pecorino 2022
- 90
- $26
- Drink by: 2023-2024
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The rather rare Italian variety, Pecorino, may not be on the radar of many local winelovers yet, but the small number of examples we have seen all suggest that this is a grape worth keeping an eye on. It certainly seems to take well to local conditions, in this case the Adelaide Hills. For those not familiar, this is a fine introduction to the grape. Vinification here is done with the obvious intention of bringing the grape and its flavours to the fore, without any ‘enhancement’. Pure Pecorino, if you like. A yellow hue with flecks of green. We have a very pleasing array of aromas here, with citrus, notably grapefruit pith, spices, hints of stonefruit, all with a minerally support. This is an attractive, refreshing wine with bright acidity giving it a taut focus and driving the wine. Very good length with a crisp finish. Ideal for chilling and enjoying over simmer and no doubt it will age for several years but why? This is a wine for immediate gratification.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
