Geoff Merrill, Henley Shiraz, 2007

Henley is named in honour of Geoff`s grandfather, who passed away at the ripe old age of 102. It is the name of the beach where he and Geoff spent many a happy hours together.

There`s a real freshness to the aroma upon opening, which becomes more and more sophisticated with every minute in the glass. Black pepper, herbs, clove and stewed plums come forward, then they make way for the complex characters that only come with age. Dark soy, leather, chocolate and roast beef gravy. The palate is tight, fresh and sprightly. It shows spice, developed berry fruits, chocolate and savoury meats with hits of earth and coffee.

McLaren Vale, Australia
100% Shiraz
Vegan
14.5% ABV

Food Pairing
Match with aged steak with a Bordelaise sauce of with smokey barbecue meats.