Description Aged Reserve Shiraz 2015, Geoff Merrill Region: McLaren Vale, Australia Grape: 100% Shiraz Tasting Notes: Full of spice and intense, medium bodied in style with concentrated black fruit flavours with bitter chocolate, a hint of menthol and a delightful integrated toasty finish. This is an example of Australian Shiraz at it`s finest. Food Pairing: Pair with steak or strong flavoured game meats. Geoff Merrill was born in 1953 and was raised on a sheep station in the far north of South Australia until he was 11 years old. The Merrill family then moved to the Barossa Valley, just north of Adelaide, where Geoff`s first links with the wine industry were formed. Following his `apprenticeship` at Chateau Reynella, in 1985 he purchased the historic Mount Hurtle winery. Reknowned for his handle-bar moustache and friendship with many of crickets elite, his talents were rewarded in 2005 when he received the legendary Jimmy Watson Trophy, probably Australia`s most prestigious wine award, named after the iconic Jimmy Watson`s Wine Bar in Melbourne. More Australian red wines this way… 75cl 14.5% ABV Vegetarian/Vegan
