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2012 Domenica Roussanne Marsanne
Made by longtime Giaconda assistant winemaker Peter Graham. The 2013 release isn’t far off now but you can still track this down and it’d be worth your while. 60% Roussanne, 35% Marsanne and 5% Viognier. Golden and textural. Mouthfilling yet … Continue reading
2013 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier
A field blend by any definition with all the fruit picked, pressed and fermented together. Roughly the same assemblage as last year; 60%/20%/20% respectively. “I’ve pushed the style outwards in 13, in part a natural consequence of the warm, early … Continue reading
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2013 Gilligan Roussanne Marsanne
I actually prefer this to the 2012 release. It provides me with a greater sense of detail. A pleasing level of aromatic clarity and expressiveness here. Red apples, green tea, honeysuckle, apricot and candied ginger with some minty and aniseed-like … Continue reading
2013 Ravensworth The Grainery Blend
Made up of Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Where’s the love for Fiano, Savagnin and Arneis I ask you?! Co-fermented in demi muids (600 litre French barrels). Busy, busy. So many layers. Best to … Continue reading
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2012 TarraWarra Estate Viognier Roussanne Marsanne
If you’re tuning in to WWEI late then I’d best let you know that I do like my Australian takes on Rhone white blends. Texture, exoticism and the ability to bring something a little different to certain richer dishes or … Continue reading
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2012 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc
The third release of The Story’s Rhone white blend, composed of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier (60%/20%/20%). More forward than the 2011 and more complex than the 2010. All good expressions mind you. This was actually one of the wines I chose … Continue reading
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2012 Gilligan Roussanne Marsanne
A blend of 59% Roussanne and 41% Marsanne from The Wetlands Vineyard on California Road, McLaren Vale. The Marsanne was fermented in stainless steel while most of the Roussanne saw extended time on skins, regular lees stirring and some new and one-year … Continue reading
2011 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc
I’m a big believer when it comes to white ‘Rhone’ varieties and their place in the Australian wine landscape. Sure, many poor examples continue to be made and there’s no doubt we are still searching for the right terroirs to … Continue reading
2009 Yering Station M.V.R.
A blend of 50% Marsanne, 30% Viognier and 20% Roussanne. It’s a style I’d like to see more of here in Australia. Smells quite beguiling with notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, peach, apple and citrus. Maybe a hint of green tea. Good … Continue reading
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2010 Gilligan Roussanne Marsanne
McLaren Vale 13.5% $21 I had the 2009 of this but didn’t post a note. The 2010 is a big step up. It’s 60% Roussanne, 40% Marsanne. Loads of honeysuckle on the nose along with aromas of apricot nectar, peach, musk and … Continue reading
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