Wines of Legend
The Cockfighter's Ghost portfolio showcases premium single varietal wines from Australia's finest wine regions. This diverse portfolio evolved to represent unique expressions of varietal integrity and terroir.
This unstinting commitment to excellence is fundamental to the philosophy of proprietor David Clarke, who seeks to create a series of contemporary benchmarks under the powerful Cockfighter's Ghost label.
COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST PREMIUM RESERVE CHARDONNAY
…from Adelaide Hills
Elegant restraint characterises this cool climate chardonnay, a complex wine brimming with tropical fruit aromas and flavours framed by beguiling soft oak and flinty mineral finish, known hallmarks of the Adelaide Hills.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST PREMIUM RESERVE CHARDONNAY
…from Hunter Valley
This classic contemporary chardonnay is produced from vines that thrive in the sandy loam soils of the Hunter Valley. Mineral lime and lemon peel flavours supported by subtle vanillin oak add complexity to this wine.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST PREMIUM RESERVE SHIRAZ
…from McLaren Vale
The cool maritime climate of ‘the Vale’ is equally well-suited to nurturing world class shiraz noted for its concentration, spice frame and palate length. Selected parcels of ripe fruit typically craft sweet-fruited blackberry and plum spectrum wines with peppery overtones, a taut fine tannin frame and exceptional palate length. Hearty and versatile!
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COCKFIGHTER'S GHOST PREMIUM RESERVE PINOT NOIR
…from Tasmania
There is no doubt Tasmania produces exemplary pinot noir, one variety that thrives on the cool gentle slopes of the Tamar Valley to produce complex concentrated wines displaying attractive Burgundian nuances. Picked from low-yielding vines, this elegant velvety wine was aged in a mix of new and old French oak barriques - one for serious pinot lovers!
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST PREMIUM RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
…from Coonawarra
The Terra Rossa soils of Coonawarra are renowned for producing statuesque and memorable cabernet sauvignons – rich, ripe mellow wines noted for their longevity. Cellar this applauded cabernet sauvignon in optimum conditions for up to 15 years and enjoy its graceful maturity.
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COCKFIGHTERS GHOST SPARKLING
...from Orange
A delicate pink-tinged gently effervescent bubbly crafted from cool climate grapes grown in the elevated Orange region. Don’t wait for a special occasion!
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST RIESLING
…from Clare Valley
A citrussy, rich consistent medal-winner showing all the true hallmarks of Clare Valley riesling. Zingy, crisp and packed with summer-ripened fruit aromas, this wine will evolve toasty complexity as it matures.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST VERDELHO
…from Hunter Valley
This largely unheralded white grape from the Hunter produces a beguiling easy-drinking unwooded wine displaying light straw notes and a refreshing citrus palate. A style ideally suited to Asian cuisines.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST PINOT GRIS
…from Victoria
Popular, approachable and refreshing – pinot gris is one of Australia’s up-and-coming immensely versatile white wines. Be easily seduced by its rich stone-fruit palate and crisp, dry lingering finish. Another great foil for Asian food.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST SEMILLON
…from Hunter Valley
Quintessential young and racy medal-winning semillon crafted from estate grapes – a perfect citrus-tinged partner for all seafood from freshly shucked oysters to sashimi, whitebait fitters, even grilled snapper and crayfish. Or chill as sip as an aperitif.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST SAUVIGNON BLANC
…from Adelaide Hills
Where cool climate vineyards are alive with the sound of happy sauvignon blanc vines. A restrained style earmarked by aromatics of elegant green melon and citrus with a truly zesty finish. Not all sauvignon blanc comes from the Land of the Long White Cloud!
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST CHARDONNAY
…from Hunter Valley
Modest use of French oak barriques imparts a creamy complexity and subtle toastiness to this classic contemporary Hunter chardonnay – a shapely wine with a long, lingering appealing finish. Calls for prawn salad or crab linguine and good friends.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST VIOGNIER
…from Hunter Valley
Among Australia’s lesser-known white varieties, viognier has adapted well to the terroir of the Hunter Valleyto produce an attractive wine displaying floral and apricot stone aromas over ripe yellow peach backed by a biscuity vanillin frame. Luscious.
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
…from Langhorne Creek
For too long the red wines of Langhorne Creek have been underestimated. Typically, they display sumptuous fruit and gentle tannins, especially cabernet sauvignon. The classic profile of this trophy-winning wine intrigues – it opens with blackberry and mint aromas that merge with ripe berry and mocha flavours supported by soft yet persistent tannins. A crowd pleaser!
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COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST MERLOT
…from Orange
Grown in the premium cool climate region of Orange located in the Central Ranges of New South Wales. In keeping with its origins, this wine is imprinted with classic blueberry and varietal spice aromas and a softly lingering tannin frame. A mid-term cellaring proposition.
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