GEOFF MERRILL 2021 SAINT NIC GSM

2021 Saint Nic G.S.M.

THE STORY

“When I purchased the Mount Hurtle winery in 1985 it was to preserve a small piece of

Australia’s winemaking history. Today the winery is an oasis among suburbia, nestled in

4 acres of vineyards and landscaped gardens and has retained an almost Tuscan

charm.” - Geoff Merrill

VINTAGE INFORMATION

The 2021 growing season was almost perfect with some describing it as a ‘once

in a lifetime’ vintage. Producing favourable conditions with mild weather show-

ing the potential for above average yields. A comparatively mild and dry Summer

with minimal rain. This coupled with very few hot days leading to a very positive

harvest. Cooler than usual conditions during vintage resulted in yields across

the region as average to high, with some experiencing their best crop in many

years. These conditions leading up to and through vintage have resulted in excel-

lent quality.

WINEMAKERS NOTES

The colour is a dark red with youthful purple hues. On the aroma, there's dark

cherry, bright raspberry, violets, spice and some meaty, savoury notes. The pal-

ate is wonderfully flavoursome and balanced with fine subtle tannins, generous

fruit and good length. Aeration, or time in the glass allows the fruit to further

open up and reveal its full splendour.

FOOD PAIRING

Drink with pork dumplings, lamb Koftas, Tacos, lamb Yiros and BBQ sausages.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Winemakers: Geoff Merrill & Scott Heidrich

Variety: GSM — Grenache 62%/Shiraz 25%/Mourvèdre 13%

Region: South Australia

Oak Treatment: Aged for 12 months in seasoned American & French puncheons

Harvest Date: February/March 2021

Alc: 14.5%, pH: 3.48, TA: 5.49 g/L, RS: 3.7 g/L