Geoff Merrill `Henley` Shiraz 200789. 95 per bottle ABV 15% Region Located just 30 minutes drive south east of Adelaide and parallel to the coast, these rolling hillside vineyards produce some of Australia`s finest Shiraz and Grenache based red wines. Some of the areas historic old wineries were established in the late 1800s and many remain today. With a strong regional identity on the international stage, the wines have a distinctive style and subtlely achieved from a combination of

The excellent Gautheron estate of only 18 hectares in Fleys

from grand cru vineyards in Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims

Chateau Nenin from the legendary 2005 vintage

54% Cabernet Sauvignon

steely acidity

black plum

white flowers mingle with a hint of toastiness

the structure is superb

lingering finish in which you can discover the toasted notes from the cask-ageing in fine French oak

and made using carefully proportioned amounts from their significant stocks of reserve wines

Balance and harmony combine together in this light and subtle champagne

Anticipated maturity: 2003-2050+