2021 Sparkling Marsanne
$65.00
Estate grown Marsanne appears pale yellow with lifted aromas of apricot and fresh curd. On the palate you will find a complex mix of almond blossom, green nectarine and a mouth filling cream mousse with fine beads and bright acidity.
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
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| Vintage report | There was relatively high rainfall over winter which resulted in slightly later budburst with good growing conditions throughout spring. Winds were a factor during flowerings poor fruit set meant smaller bunches and lower crops through our vineyard as well as extremes: 40-plus days, cold temperatures, storms, strong winds and large amounts of water in the space of a few hours. Overall our wines from this vintage are some of our best, we only wish we were able to produce more!! |
| Variety | Shiraz |
| Region | Sunbury |
| Planted | 1998 |
| Soil | Basaltic derived clay over chalky limestone. |
| Aspect | Northern slope of the property. |
| Rows | East West Facing |
| Altitude | 97 meters above sea level |
| Winemaking overview | Handpicked, whole bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel tanks using only wild yeasts and temperature controlled. Once fermented the wine is left to age on lees for 3 months to impart creaminess and texture on the palate, once racked the wine is aged in stainless steel for another 3 months before being bottled. |
| Picked | 02 March 2020 |
| Baume – PH - TA | 12 – 3.3 – 7.1 |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Production | 1,250 bottles |
| Bottled | 12 December 2020 |
| Release notes | 1 January 2021 |
| Food pairing | Crispy skin salmon with Asian salad. Serve at 7-10°C |
| Best drinking | 2021-2022 |
