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Winemakers
With 708 Test wickets and 6,040 runs between them, Bob Willis and Sir Ian Botham feature in any conversation about England’s greatest bowler and allrounder of all time. Almost as legendary as their on field deeds are the drinking tales of tours past and having known Beefy and Bob for years, we really are so thrilled to be working with them and spreading the word about their exciting wine venture.
After all, the ‘Botham Merril Willis’ story epitomises all the values the Sporting Wine Club hold dear; three great friends, three wonderful wines, one fantastic sport and countless stories.
The ‘Botham Merrill Willis’ (BMW) trio were brought together by a mutual passion for their respective professions, two legendary cricketers and one award-winning winemaker, during England’s tour of Australia in 1978. Since then a lasting friendship between Ian Botham, Bob Willis and Geoff Merrill has developed over many bottles opened and balls bowled.
Mount Hurtle Winery is located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Nestled in four acres of vineyards and landscaped gardens, it is hard to believe that when Geoff purchased the winery in 1985 it was a derelict building; dilapidated and used as a stable for many years. It required two years of vision, love and hard work on the part of Geoff and his supporters to restore the winery to its former glory.
While retaining an almost Tuscan charm, the original winery and the 1500 square meter barrel maturation cellar, completed in 1998, now perfectly copes with the rigours of modern day winemaking.
All three wines have been individually selected and provide the perfect accompaniment to a day out, an evening in or even a day’s cricket! Their Cabernet Sauvignon recently received a ‘Highly Commended’ award in 2016 Wine Merchant Top 100.
The ‘Botham Merrill Willis’ (BMW) trio were brought together by a mutual passion for their respective professions, two legendary cricketers and one award-winning winemaker, during England’s tour of Australia in 1978. Since then a lasting friendship between Ian Botham, Bob Willis and Geoff Merrill has developed over many bottles opened and balls bowled.
Mount Hurtle Winery is located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Nestled in four acres of vineyards and landscaped gardens, it is hard to believe that when Geoff purchased the winery in 1985 it was a derelict building; dilapidated and used as a stable for many years. It required two years of vision, love and hard work on the part of Geoff and his supporters to restore the winery to its former glory.
While retaining an almost Tuscan charm, the original winery and the 1500 square meter barrel maturation cellar, completed in 1998, now perfectly copes with the rigours of modern day winemaking.
All three wines have been individually selected and provide the perfect accompaniment to a day out, an evening in or even a day’s cricket! Their Cabernet Sauvignon recently received a ‘Highly Commended’ award in 2016 Wine Merchant Top 100.
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