Wine Quiz – Geoff Merrill Wines

How well do you know Geoff Merrill Wines ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know Geoff Merrill Wines?
● Or - You think you know the different wines crafted by Geoff Merrill?

Take this short Geoff Merrill Quiz & find out.

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While still working at Chateau Reynella, Geoff began to make wines under his own ‘Geoff Merrill’ label. His first release was in 1983 and included 2 wines; a 1980 Cabernet and which other 1981 grape varietal?

1981 Sangiovese

1981 Sauvignon Blanc

1981 Semillon

1981 Shiraz

2 / 12

Which of the following statements on the introduction to the wine industry about Geoff Merrill is correct?

In 1973 Geoff joined Seppelt & Son where he embarked on a 4 year winemaking traineeship.

In 1974 an opportunity to work as an Experimental Winemaker at Stellenbosch Winery - South Africa.

In 1985 Geoff purchased and restored a rundown winery in the Reynella hills at the heart of McLaren Vale.

All of the Above.

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The site of the Geoff Merrill Winery has a history this stretches back more than 120 years to 1897 when a young Welshman Mostyn Owen, bought 80 hectares of prime Reynella hillside. He planted 60ha of vines and built a winery on the site - the location and winery is today known as?

Mount Hurdle Winery

Mount Hurdled Winery

Mount Hurtle Winery

Mount Hurtled Winery

4 / 12

The Geoff Merrill winery and head-office is located in the heart of McLaren Vale wine region - along with their Pimpala & Wickham vineyards in easy reach. But they are also renowned for skillfully blending Cabernet fruit from which other wine region?

Barossa

Clare Valley

Coonawarra

Margaret River

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Geoff Merrill has a stunning range of quality award winning Cabernet wines to his name, one is called the ‘Parham’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 which was aged for 27 months on oak hogsheads - who is the wine named after?

Named after his 102 year old Golf Clubs.

Named after his 102 year old Grandfather.

Named after his 102 year old Grandmother.

Named after his 102 year old Great Uncle.

6 / 12

Geoff Merrill is renowned for his sponsorship and charity work with a range of events around the globe. Geoff has a dynamic range of 3 wines just for these occasions - made under the ‘Botham Merrill Willis’ label - why are Ian Botham & Bob Willis internationally famous?

Famous in Rugby.

Famous in Cricket.

Famous in Football.

Famous in AFL Aussie Rules.

7 / 12

In which of the following years did Geoff Merrill win the most sort after of wine awards in Australia - the prestigious 'Jimmy Watson Trophy'. Winning with his 1 year old ‘Reserve’ Shiraz - the trophy for the 'best one year old red wine' at the renowned Melbourne Wine Show?

2002

2003

2004

2005

8 / 12

When you think of Geoff Merrill his generous moustache and equally complex aged red wines come to mind. But he also crafts a vibrant and refreshing Rosé wine - hand-picked from 60 - 90 year old vines, what is the sole grape varietal used?

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grenache

Mourvèdre

Sangiovese

9 / 12

Other than his own name, what is the logo / image that can be found on the front label of each bottle of Geoff Merrill wine?

Golf Clubs

Old Vines

The Scales

Two Wine Barrels

10 / 12

Geoff Merrill ‘G&W’ Cabernet Sauvignon is consistently a well-crafted red wine of genuine quality, with approachability on release due to it ageing of 3-5 years before release - what does the ‘G&W’ stand for?

Georgian vineyard in Coonawarra + Western Park vineyard in McLaren Vale.

Glenmore vineyard in Coonawarra + Windom Park vineyard in McLaren Vale.

Graymoor vineyard in Coonawarra + Wickham Park vineyard in McLaren Vale.

Grantmoor vineyard in Coonawarra + Westham Park vineyard in McLaren Vale.

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In the most recent edition of the James Halliday Wine Companion 2021 - Geoff Merrill Wines has again been rated 5 Stars. This is now a rating of 5 Stars for how many years in a row?

5 straight years.

6 straight years.

7 straight years.

8 straight years.

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Geoff Merrill is respected for his craftsmanship and well balanced wines, especially the consistent quality & complexity found in all of his Cabernet Sauvignon expressions. Which of the following dishes would be an ideal pairing with a classic Geoff Merrill Cabernet?

Wild mushrooms and spinach risotto or pasta, made with a red wine stock and herb seasoning.

A prime-cut of steak with herb seasoning and slowly roasted earthy vegetables with a wine sauce.

Homemade steak + kidney pie, with a thick pastry crust, truffle mash and a wine & peppercorn sauce.

All of the Above.

Your score is

The average score is 66%