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Fireblock

Bill Walton
Bill Walton
Country of Origin: Australia
People: Bill & Noel Ireland, Owners | Bill Walton, Vineyard Manager
Supplier: www.wwhq.com


With a continuous history of winemaking dating back to 1852, the stone buildings and wineries of the Clare Valley add to the region's striking and varied beauty. It is a high quality producer of long-lived, intensely flavored and strongly structured table wines, virtually all of which are made in limited quantities.

This is a new label owned by Bill and Noel Ireland (of Flinders Bay fame). The name refers to the plot of dirt that was planted back in 1926 predominantly to Grenache. It had been previously designated a "fireblock" given its proximity to the railway line, and out of concern that sparks from the steam locomotives could start bushfires!! I managed to persuade Bill and Noel to capture the magic of these old dry grown Grenache and Shiraz vines.
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Fireblock 2005 'Old Vine' Grenache Net Price Reviews Downloads
Reviews
Fireblock 2005 'Old Vine' Grenache
Rating: 91

Medium red. Spicy raspberry and strawberry jam aromas display a Pinot-like character. Clean and brisk, with lively red fruit flavors, supple texture and slow-building sweetness. Very pretty wine: I'd love to see this poured blind next to many New World Pinots.

- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2008)

Fireblock 2004 'Old Vine' Grenache
Rating: 89

Lithe, supple and appealing for its dark, meaty flavors, offering cherry and pepper notes that linger on the velvety finish. Drink now through 2011. 1,200 cases imported.

- The Wine Spectator (2/29/2008)