Geoff Merrill Wickham Park Shiraz Cabernet rey-del-mundo AOP Côtes d’Auxerre

AOP Côtes d’Auxerre

Working co-op style with a roster of younger growers who have (with Huber's guidance) made the investment in organic

limestone-rich soils

The solera for this wine is meticulously maintained and has been for over 60 years

I think we have worked the aromatic side in a more interesting way than typical Spanish ciders

Geoff Merrill Wickham Park Shiraz Cabernet rey-del-mundo AOP Côtes d’AuxerreThe colour is a dark red with good depth and purple hues. Although 2017 was a cooler vintage, the fruit aromas are ripe and intense. Savoury notes of earth, leather, black olive and licorice come forward. The small percentage of Cabernet is having a large impact both on the nose and palate, adding herbaceous fruit, fine tannins and red fruit flavours. The palate is generous in weight and texture, finishing on a fleshy cherry note with balanced acidity.