The late Brian Agnew - Agnew Wines Cockfighter’s Ghost Vineyard - McLaren Vale LEGACY of a LEGEND A The gnew Wines, owners of the Cockfighter’s Ghost, Audrey Wilkinson and Pooles Rock labels, have acquired a new home for the Cockfighter’s Ghost label in McLaren Vale. The new vineyard will become home to the award winning Cockfighter’s Ghost Shiraz, and the recently released Cockfighter’s Ghost “The Legend” - a 94point Shiraz Cabernet Merlot blend. “Sales from our McLaren Vale wines have grown dramatically over the last two years and so the acquisition of this vineyard plays a pivotal role in securing an ongoing source of high-quality wine from this region”, said Agnew Wines Sales and Marketing Manager Rohan Beale. 60 drinks trade Cockfighter’s Ghost Shiraz has always been produced with McLaren Vale grapes, and was the only 2013 McLaren Vale Shiraz to win gold at the 2014 National Wine Show of Australia, so this acquisition aims to continue that success. The vineyard will always hold a special place for the Agnew Family, as only weeks before the passing of former Chairman and Founder of Agnew Wines, Brian Agnew, he managed a trip to McLaren Vale to inspect the vineyard and then oversee its acquisition. “As soon as we stepped onto the vineyard, tasted the grape and took in the view, we knew it was exactly what we were looking for”, said Agnew Wines General Manager James Agnew. “Securing this site was really a capstone moment for us, and Dad felt especially satisfied as this really was the culmination of a long held vision for the company.” The new property has been named The Chairman’s Vineyard, in honour of Brian Agnew. The property commands an elevated position with sweeping views from the Adelaide Hills to Sellicks Beach and across the Gulf of St. Vincent and has great potential for a future Cellar Door on the site. As the owners of Audrey Wilkinson, widely regarded as having the best view in the Hunter Valley, the Agnew’s recognise a winning Cellar Door opportunity when they see it. And just like their vines on the typical sandy Belwitt Springs soil, are looking forward to putting down deep roots in McLaren Vale.
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