2011 Geoff Merrill Cilento Sangiovese, McLaren Vale

A tribute to his Italian heritage and the Great Grandfather Joseph Cilento memory Geoff makes one of the outstanding examples of 100% McLaren Vale Sangiovese wines.

The colour is a deep red, actually quite dark given the age, variety and cool vintage conditions. The aroma is an inviting and complex mix of fruit development showing spice, leather, savoury meats and cedary, earthy oak. The palate is full with fleshy tannin, typical of this variety, ripe, stewed berries and well balanced acidity bringing it to a dry savoury finish. Drinking beautifully now it is perfect with lamb shanks and beef casserole.