GEOFF MERRILL "Jacko's" Shiraz 2017 (750ml)

GEOFF MERRILL "Jacko's" Shiraz 2017 (750ml)THE NAME Michael Jacko James worked in our cellars until he succumbed to a long battle with leukaemia at the age of 26. His legendary character and courage left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Our tribute to him is this full bodied Shiraz which displays rich peppery fruit over a firm underlying structure with great length. Geoff Merrill Tasting notes: Fresh herbs, perfume and gamey notes. Black pepper, red berries and black cherry notes lift

focus and textural attention to detail

Below average 2017 Spring rainfall combined with a warm/hot and dry Summer led to low yields of exceptional quality fruit in the 2018 vintage

As with all wines of pedigree

The intense fruit aromas jump out of the glass

strawberries and currants

cut through with fine acidity and layered tannin structure

Wine Orbit - Sam Kim

Good complexity

coffee and intense nuttiness all combine to create rich luscious flavours

a true celebration of our regional hero

sweet basil and ripe yellow star fruit (carambola)

The palate is so composed and fresh and has a vivid