Geoff Merrill
McLaren Vale, SA
The Geoff Merrill winemaking philosophy has been and always will be, to make wine that allows regional, varietal and vintage expression, without excessive winemaker intervention.
100 years ago a young Englishman, Mostyn Owen built Mount Hurtle winery which is set in the Hurtle Vale Ward just behind Reynella. Innovative for its time, the winery used the principles of gravity to feed wine throughout the cellars. Today, it’s hard to believe when Geoff purchased the winery in 1985 it was run down. It required two years of love and hard work to restore the winery to its former glory.
State: QLD, FNQ
Premium Selection
Wickham Park ‘Foothills’ Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Wickham Park ‘Foothills’ Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Bush Vine Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2012
Pimpala Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2005
Reserve Selection
McLaren Vale Coonawarra Chardonnay 2014
Geoff Merrill
5 red stars winery rating - James Halliday Wine Companion 2017
Geoff Merrill Bush Vines Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2012
3 stars - Winestate Magazine, New Releases, May/June 2017
Geoff Merrill Jacko’s Blend Shiraz 2012
3.5 stars - Winestate Magazine, New Releases, May/June 2017
Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
93 points / Highly Recommended - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2017
3 stars - Winestate Magazine, New Releases, May/June 2017