[SOLD-OUT] Torbreck Marsanne 2016

"Marsanne was one of the first varieties we planted on our Descendant vineyard in 1994 and unique characteristics have always been highly prized. Marsanne is a key component of the Northern Rhone’s Hermitage Blanc and it’s always been our intention to showcase this varietal with a single vineyard expression.

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This unique small batch was hand-picked early in the morning and immediately pressed and settled overnight in tank. This enabled the juice to stay very cool and from here it was fed directly into second and third fill French oak barriques, previously used for our Viognier. The barrels were left to undergo a natural indigenous ‘wild’ yeast ferment and this contributed to the distinctive fruit aromas and flavour characteristics. The barrels then underwent a slow fermentation on lees and were only racked once prior to bottling on 8 November, 2016.

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With a vibrant lemon, green hue and distinctive aromatics of lime, almond, stone fruits, thyme and spice, the nose is immediately rewarding. A silky, opulent, textural mid-palate with a richness and formidable length of lime fruits, fresh churned butter and gentle spice. The natural balanced acidity will enable this wine to cellar and will certainly age gracefully over the coming decade."

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Torbreck

 

  Vegan-friendly  

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Barossa Valley

Variety:

Wine White - Other

Size:

750mL