Irvine was founded in 1980 by Jim Irvine with the aim to produce world class Merlot wines. The Spring Hill Merlot is named after the original Irvine vineyard in the Eden Valley which still provides a portion of the fruit. This would compete quite happily with good Pomerol or a hefty-priced Chilean.
Irvine Wines estate is family owned and spans over 400 acres, founded with the historic first plantings of shiraz in 1867 by the Miles Family. Retrospectively it’s clear they had started something exceptional. Now onto their fourth generation, Peter Miles heads their extensively experienced team that was officially established in 1983. In present times, Irvine exists as one of the most substantial privately-owned premium grape growers in Barossa, as well as the Eden Valley.
Spring Hill Merlot is an easy drinking, approachable red that still maintains the Irvine style. On the nose there are raspberry and plum and the palate is medium-weighted with soft tannins and a chocolate edge on the finish.
