Geoff Merrill Wines Bush Vine Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2019 from McLaren Vale is a deeply coloured, richly flavoured GSM that leans into savoury detail as much as plush fruit, making it a serious yet very drinkable South Aussie red. Aromas roll from warm, earthy black fruits and ripe cherry into dried herbs, black olive, meaty salami, chocolate, leather, coffee and clove. It’s complex, inviting and distinctly old‑vine in feel.

On the palate it’s medium to full‑bodied, plush and seamless, with succulent dark cherry and blackberry wrapped in spice, earth and a ferrous, herbal tannin line that reins in shiraz’s sweetness. The mid‑palate feels rich and mouth‑filling yet well balanced, finishing long, savoury and moreish rather than jammy. A classic bush‑vine expression that overdelivers for the money.

Food‑wise, Geoff Merrill Bush Vine Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2019 is built for grilled lamb, rosemary‑rubbed chops, slow‑cooked beef or a smoky BBQ spread, where its dark fruit, spice and umami notes really sing. It will also pair beautifully with hearty casseroles, charcuterie and aged hard cheeses, making it a go‑to winter and Sunday‑roast red.