Good drinking now with even better to come. That big, bold full flavoured style with rich plum and spicy notes and a little oak for good measure. The deep, red 2017 Fat Cat Shiraz is pure, bottled Barossa. The cool climate and rich soil also provide ideal conditions for Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. Renowned across the globe for incredible Shiraz, the Barossa is also home to the world’s oldest Grenache vines. He honed his craft in Spain over three vintages, learning how the Spanish deal with a terroir not dissimilar to the Barossa. Barossa born and bred Nick, he knows what magic the Valley can produce with patience and attention to detail. Chief Winemaker, Nick Badrice oversees the three ranges, Barossa, Fat Cat and Jazz Cat. Today Cat Amongst the Pigeons is known for consistently producing remarkable, well-priced wine from the Valley’s low yielding vines.Ĭat Amongst the Pigeons produces wine from grapes grown in the Barossa and Eden Valley zones. Locals considered the block they bought at best unremarkable. When three accountants in the Barossa began Cat Amongst the Pigeons, many thought they might go the same way. Drought, flood and locusts and countless other blights have turned many a winemaker’s dream to a nightmare. If anyone thinks making wine is a quick way to make money, they know nothing about the Australian wine industry.
