Coravin Wine System Model 2 Elite

Coravin Wine System Model 2 Elite

2013 Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale

A$52.50

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Availability: Out of stock
SKU
11208RSV13
95

From the Geoff Merrill website:  https://geoffmerrillwines.com.au

The Geoff Merrill wine making philosophy has been and always will be, to make wine that allows regional, varietal and vintage expression, without excessive winemaker intervention. Great wine is a matter of balance and our passion for subtle, elegant and harmonious flavours in wine is well documented.

“I have been making wines under the Geoff Merrill label since the 1980 vintage and in that time my commitment to releasing wines to be enjoyed at the table has never changed”  Geoff believes in holding his vintage for maturation before release hence this vintage is still available for sale.

The colour is a dark red with great depth. The aroma really displays the best characteristics of this ripe vintage. It's full of intense red berry fruit, chocolate, earth and leather. The palate is voluptuous and seductive, initially appearing generous and inviting before revealing the serious structure beneath. Extended maturation both in barrel and bottle before release has allowed the wine to gain some sophistication and grace from what was a very rich and robust vintage.


Deep, dark, brooding red colour with good purple tints; youthful for its years. The bouquet is intense and bright, loaded with toast, spice, mint and coconutty oak aromas, plus some smoked-meaty overtones from bottle-ageing. Dark chocolate, too. It's powerful, concentrated, deep and penetrating, with noticeable acidity and liberal oak. The oak has been generously applied and is now starting to mellow happily into the wine. I'd still give it a little more time. 20 DEC 2020 Drink 2021–2033

94 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com


“This is totally delicious; showing dark fruit richness with cocoa, spicy oak, charcuterie and cake spice aromas on the nose, followed by a sumptuous palate that's velvety and lingering. It's plush and opulent, while splendidly balanced and structured by fine tannins, offering fabulous drinking. 5 stars.”
96 points - Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
More Information
Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Wine Style Traditional
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Varietals Shiraz
Vintage 2013
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 95
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