Geoff Merrill Henley Shiraz 2008 vs Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Pruliers', Edouard Delaunay 2019
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £90.00 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Geoff Merrill | Edouard Delaunay |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Burgundy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Geoff Merrill Henley Shiraz 2008
Geoff Merrill Henley Shiraz is a full-bodied, complex red wine from McLaren Vale, Australia, made from 100% Shiraz. With 14.5% ABV, it displays a sophisticated combination of dark fruits, spice, and savory earthy notes, reflecting both age and terroir. Meet the producer Geoff Merrill Wines was founded by Geoff Merrill, a lifelong South Australian winemaker with deep roots in the Barossa Valley and Mount Hurtle region. Awarded the Jimmy Watson Trophy in 2005, Geoff is celebrated for producing wines of precision, depth, and regional identity. Production Sourced from rolling hillside vineyards near the coast, the grapes are carefully harvested and vinified to capture freshness and varietal expression. Ageing and careful maturation develop the wine’s complex, layered profile, balancing fruit, spice, and earthy notes. Tasting notes Deep, intense ruby in colour. The nose evolves with aeration, showing black pepper, herbs, clove, and stewed plums, followed by aged notes of dark soy, leather, chocolate, and roast beef gravy. The palate is fresh and structured, with spice, developed berry fruits, hints of coffee, and savory complexity. Food match Ideal with aged steak and Bordelaise sauce or smoky barbecued meats. Grape 100% Shiraz Awards and Press Comments James Halliday: Recognised for exceptional complexity and maturity, showcasing McLaren Vale’s terroir. Wine Companion: “Henley is a benchmark Shiraz from McLaren Vale, with layered aromas, freshness, and a refined, savory palate.” Wine Spectator: Praises its elegance, structure, and age-worthy development.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Pruliers', Edouard Delaunay 2019
Whilst there are some absolute gems throughout, the strength of Edouard Delaunay's 2019s in Nuits-Saint-Georges is especially noticeable. "Juniper, blueberry, cranberry as well as riper red cherry notes hit the nostrils with some spicier mocha and dried herbs coming up plus a hint of violets and stone dust. Palate shows off an abundance of silky, supple red fruits, a touch of Turkish Delight, garrigue and sweet spice. Concentration on the mid-palate of morello cherries, with a little cinnamon stick and anise. Finish shows long with salt and stone dust. Benchmark NSG Cru." Tom Harrow, Wine Director Acclaimed to be one of the best sites in the village, to the south-west and quite near the river - means there is a combination of slightly heavier, clay-enriched soils but there is also more gravel in the southern rows. All this combines to give quite a rich, full-bodied style but with sufficient stones to ensure elegance and freshness.
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