Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz 2017

Merrill is in a fortunate position to be able to hold back quite a few of his reserve wines. And so here’s a ten-year-old Shiraz that really is starting to move into its drinking zone, albeit with many years ahead of it. There’s just the faintest hint of wet leather on the nose that balances with the plummy, dark chocolatey fruit characters. Palate is rich with a cedary influence and plenty of deep, lingering fruit power supported by ample oak. It’s a wine that really captures much about McLaren Vale and, to that extent, the Merrill style. A complete, well-rounded, and poised Shiraz.