2012 Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne

yelland and papps second take roussanneCloudy Roussanne, dig? About the Second Take label:

Second Take is a second take on the same fruit from the parallel range the Devotes, but made in a different style and winemaking techniques. Have thrown out the traditional Australian wine making book out the winery door, to practice more old world techniques. New world wine in an old world way…

Wild fermented in barrel, lees stirred, 100% French oak (10% new), bottled unfiltered. Smells awesome, tastes great. Nuts, oxidised yellow apple flesh, stonefruits, honeycomb, spice and stones. It’s yeasty/cidery with a riveting mouthfeel – creamy, leesy weight and phenolics that possess a rare degree of finesse. More and more (ginger) spice as it unveils itself. Character and length. Love it. 93 Very Good – Excellent

Region: Barossa Valley
Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $40
Tasted: March 2013

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