Winery: Geoff Merrill

Region: McLaren Vale

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Best Vintages: '80, '83, '85, '86, '87, '90

Drink with: Veal scaloppine

Price guide: $ 22.50 AUD

Winepros' Notes

Wine background
Although simply labelled Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine usually contains a dash of Merlot and/or Cabernet Franc. Usually two-thirds come from Coonawarra and one-third from McLaren Vale; the wine is aged in American oak puncheons for over two years before bottling. The 1989 won two gold, six silver and 20 bronze medals in Australian shows; the '90, too, has enjoyed considerable show success.

James Halliday Feb 01 2006 Rating: 90 out of 100

Elegant, light to medium-bodied wine with cedar, blackcurrant, spice and earth; nicely ripened, fine tannins. Cork.

Other Vintages Reviewed

1991
1990
1989