James' Review
Melbourne solicitor George Kefford, with wife Jacky, runs Merricks Estate as a weekend and holiday enterprise. It produces distinctive, spicy, cool climate Shiraz, which has accumulated an impressive array of show trophies and gold medals. As the current tasting notes demonstrate, the fully mature vineyard and skilled contract winemaking by Simon Black are producing top class wines. Exports to Hong Kong.
About
The Mornington Peninsula in Southern Victoria, produces some of Australia's most distinctive fine wines because of its cool climate and long ripening season.
Situated on lush gentle slopes in sight of Western Port Bay, Merricks Estate was one of the first commercial vineyards, planted in 1978 by the Kefford family as a trial to explore the possibilities of wine making in an area that was then known only for its farming and horticulture and tourism.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Simon Black (Contract) |
| Established |
1977 |
| Dozens |
2500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
4 ha |
| Opening Hours |
1st w'end of month, every w'end in Jan |
| Address |
Thompsons Lane, Merricks, Vic 3916
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| Telephone |
(03) 5989 8416
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| Website |
www.merricksestate.com.au
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