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Sly Fox Fortified Arinto

A$40.00
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The variety is noted for it’s ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. Arinto is one of the few white varieties that can maintain it’s natural acidity during long hot summers resulting in beautifully fresh vibrant wines. Having spent some quality time in Portugal “researching” different varieties and styles, Arinto was a clear stand-out. In addition to the beautiful, fresh, crisp dry-white styles we discovered these amazing fortifieds. Stylistically so different to the traditional very sweet, aged fortitified wines we were accustomed to in Australia. Hence our Sly Fox was born!

Tasting Notes


The variety is noted for it’s ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. Arinto is one of the few white varieties that can maintain it’s natural acidity during long hot summers resulting in beautifully fresh vibrant wines. Having spent some quality time in Portugal “researching” different varieties and styles, Arinto was a clear stand-out. In addition to the beautiful, fresh, crisp dry-white styles we discovered these amazing fortifieds. Stylistically so different to the traditional very sweet, aged fortitified wines we were accustomed to in Australia. Hence our Sly Fox was born!

Tasting Notes


MARCUS ELLIS HALLIDAY : A ‘vin doux naturel’ style with grapey sweetness, this is very much about brightness, citric flex and saline refreshment. Preserved lemon, dried pear, toffee apple. This saw some skin contact, before spirit addition and old oak maturation, and that chewiness adds textural intrigue. Drink chilled or splash it over ice. 90 points