Tasting notes
A generous plethora of ripe fruit: apples, apricots and cumquats with a meady quality. Bold on the mouthfeel with a finish of toast and hints of lemon grass.
Serving temperature: 13°C
Cellaring: 2020 - 2035
Vineyard notes
Region: Moorabool Valley, Geelong
Vineyard: del Rios Mt Anakie Vineyard
Block(s): 5
Harvest date: 16 March 2018
Yield: 1.28 Tonnes/Acre
Soil type: Rich black self-mulching volcanic soil
Vine age: 20 years
Vine care: Hand-pruned and picked; Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) and shoot thinning.
Production notes
The fruit was chilled prior to being whole bunch pressed via an air bag press. The must was then fermented in 2-6-year-old French oak barrels. It completed malolactic fermentation, and then spent a total of 14 months in barrel. It was then racked and blended in a stainless-steel tank with no further fining.
Varietal composition: 100% Marsanne
Acid: 6.8 g/L
PH: 3.21
Alcohol: 13.8%
Bottling date: 19 May2019
Fermentation: Barrel fermentation
Yeast type: 100% wild fermentation
MLF: 100%
Barrel type: 100% French oak barriques
Aging: 14 months in 100% 2-6 year old oak.
Q. What is a Marsanne?
A. Marsanne is a white wine grape variety that is originally from France’s Rhone Valley and is only grown in three other countries - Switzerland, the USA, and Australia. It is known for its complexity and character and is often described as having notes of lemon, stone fruits, lemongrass, lime, and honeysuckle. Marsanne thrives in moderate to warm climates and is great for ageing, with the ability to be cellared for up to 15 years.
Q. What food do you pair Marsanne with?
A. Marsanne is a versatile wine that pairs well with seafood dishes like shellfish or oysters. It can also be paired with white meat dishes like chicken.
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