" a unique Clare valley red blend of Grenache, Tempranillo and Malbec grapes has resulted in an astounding red that's full-bodied yet silky and alluring." Matthew Jukes (Daily Mail)
The twenty-seventh release of The Fergus named after Tim's neighbour, who was good enough to sell him his Grenache grapes in the vintage of 1993, during a desperate shortage of Shiraz and Cabernet.
A sensational Clare Valley red blend of Grenache, Tempranillo and Malbec that just works a treat. It delivers a medium-weight, elegant, and savoury red wine with a distinctive Clare Valley signature.
The nose is immediately inviting, revealing lifted aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, and ripe raspberry, layered with subtle notes of gum leaf and an array of dried spices
On the palate, The Fergus is silky and fresh, with a core of red berry fruit—cherry, plum, and raspberry—complemented by hints of dried herbs and gentle oak spice
The texture is smooth, with well-integrated, fine tannins and a balanced structure that gives the wine excellent line and length. The finish is long and seamless, with lingering red fruit and a subtle savoury complexity.
Approachable now, this Clare valley red blend is both delicious and versatile, pairing beautifully with a wide range of dishes from duck and lamb to spicy cuisine. It offers immediate enjoyment but also has the structure to reward through to 2034.
The Fergus is Tim Adams' much loved Clare Valley blend, first created 1in 1993 when neighbour Fergus Mahon supplied Grenache during a shortage of grapes from the vintage. Today it remains a signature wine, bringing together Grenache, Tempranillo and Malbec in a seamless, medium to full-bodied style.
In the glass you'll find lifted red plum and cherry from Tempranillo, mid-palate richness and violet notes from Malbec and the spicy, ripe strawberry characters of Grenache. Ageing in older French oak hogsheads adds subtle perfume and toasted notes without overpowering the fruit, giving a luscious, mouth-filling wine with silky tannins.
The Fergus is wonderfully food friendly - great with duck, turkey, lamb or gently spiced dishes - and has the structure to cellar well for over a decade, if you can resist it. Order by the case from our "UK cellar door" for quick mainland delivery.
