2013 Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

25.45 21.03
Type of Wine Red
Country New Zealand
Region South Australia
Appellation McLaren Vale
Winery Geoff Merrill
Year 2013
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Content (Alc) 0.75 ltr (14.5%)
Drink window 2021 - 2028
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A legend, that is the only correct word for the striking winemaker Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some relief. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term, but for the long term. He also does not shy away from aging in wood, as long as the wines can bear it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff lets his wines first drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and enhance the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, Australia's highest honor for a Shiraz.

The Geoff Merrill is a full bodied, sturdy Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from a world famous winemaker. Thunderr ruby red colors the Geoff Merrill Cabertnet Sauvignon in the glass. The wine has a powerful nose with blackberries, black currant, mint, green pepper and a hint of olives. In the mouth firm tannins, a full body and a huge aftertaste.

Delicious with lamb shank, beef cheek and ribs, BBQ, chestnut mushrooms, lasagna and pizza.

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Type of Wine Red
Country New Zealand
Region South Australia
Appellation McLaren Vale
Winery Geoff Merrill
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Biological certified No
Vegan No
Year 2013
Drinking as of 2021
Drinking till 2028
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 90
Tasting Profiles Complex, Dry, Fresh, Tense, White fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch, Summer party
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