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Our Philosophy

The Geoff Merrill wine making philosophy has been and always will be, to make wine
that allows regional, varietal and vintage expression, without excessive
winemaker intervention. Great wine is a matter of balance and our passion for subtle, elegant
and harmonious flavours in wine is well documented.

GEOFF MERRILL, THE MAN

“I have been making wines under the Geoff Merrill label since the 1980 vintage and in that time my commitment to releasing wines to be enjoyed at the table has never changed”

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our winery

Mount Hurtle Winery is a suburban oasis, nestled amongst four acres of vineyards and landscaped gardens. It is hard to believe when Geoff purchased Mount Hurtle Winery in 1985 it was a derelict building, rundown and dilapidated, and used as a stable for many years. It required two years of love, hardwork and a special vision by Geoff and his supporters to restore the winery to its former glory.

REVIEWS

  • 95

    points

    2005 Geoff Merrill Henley
    McLaren Vale Shiraz

    There was never any doubt about the balance and longevity of this wine, so its youth and power are no surprise. Black fruits, licorice, bitter chocolate and cedary tannins are all at one with each other. It is accessible now, but with a long life ahead.

    james halliday wine companion

  • 97

    points

    2015 Geoff Merrill PARHAM Cabernet Sauvignon

    "Minty, rich oak, concentrated fruits" DF " Very obvious oak but it is quality oak" DS

    National Liquor News

  • 95

    points

    2012 Geoff Merrill 'Cilento' Sangiovese

    “Frisky, edgy, precise grape-skin pucker - are all Sangiovese. Bitter coffee American oak tannins, too. Thanks to their guidance, flavours of ripe cherry, tomato bush, anise and sassafras are chaperoned across a voluptuous palate and splayed into a long, bracing finish.” - Ned Goodwin

    james halliday wine companion

  • 94

    points

    2013 Geoff Merrill Jackos
    McLaren Vale Shiraz

    “Powerfully graceful, this is a magnificent shiraz filled with dark fruit richness, wonderfully supported by notes of game, cake spice, cedar and cocoa. It is mouthfilling and delicious on the palate, offering fabulous fruit purity as well as seductive savoury nuances, superbly framed by silky tannins. It is expansive, persistent and hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2025. 5 stars.”

    sam kim - wine orbit

cellar door

While retaining an almost Tuscan charm, the original winery and the 1500 square metre barrel maturation cellar completed in 1998, now perfectly copes with the rigors of modern day winemaking. A large family of geese and ducks also inhabit the winery grounds and dam near the front entrance to the estate, allowing you to escape suburbia for a while.