GEOFF MERRILL 2017 JACKO'S SHIRAZ

2017 Jacko’s Shiraz

THE STORY

“Michael “Jacko” James worked in our cellars until he succumbed to a long battle with

leukemia at the age of 26. His legendary character and courage left a lasting impression on

everyone. Our tribute to him is this full bodied Shiraz which displays rich peppery fruit over a

firm underlying structure with great length.” - Geoff Merrill

VINTAGE INFORMATION

Above average winter rainfall, which helped to set up early growth of the vines. Cool-

er air and soil temperatures during Spring slowed down vine development delaying

harvest dates.

Crop yields were good as was the quality for both whites and reds, both looking

outstanding with excellent flavour.

WINEMAKERS NOTES

Fresh herbs, perfume and gamey notes. Black pepper, red berries and black cherry

notes lift with time in the glass. The palate begins with round, fruity and savoury

characters, then moves towards a zesty and vibrant wild raspberry and cranberry

finish. A very complex wine with cool season characters that will grow and develop

into a stunning mature Shiraz.

FOOD PAIRING

Enjoy with slow cooked beef cheeks, roast lamb, kangaroo steak. Finish with some

Haigh's dark chocolate or a nice hard cheese.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Winemakers: Geoff Merrill & Scott Heidrich

Variety: Shiraz

Region: McLaren Vale

Oak Treatment: 28months in new and seasoned American and French oak

hogsheads and puncheons.

Harvest Date: March 2017

Alc: 14.5%, pH: 3.41, TA: 7.27 g/L, RS: 2.5 g/L