2015 Mathilda Viognier Marsanne -Tasting Notes

Premium Viognier and Marsanne from long term growers in Central Victoria. For the first time we are placing the grape varieties on the label, allowing these Rhône varietals to shine.

Vintage

The fruit for this 2015 vintage was carefully monitored during the growing season by our long term growers and our winemaking team. Frosty early, a long and warm growing season allowed the grapes to reach maturity with lots of flavour and freshness.

Soil

Predominately clay and shale.

Harvesting

Harvested at night to preserve freshness.

Vinification

Grapes are destemmed and then gently pressed, with cold sedimentation for 48 hours.

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Maturing

The wine is entirely aged in stainless steel tanks on lees for 5 months.

Tasting

Colour: pale gold colour.

Nose: fresh crisp and fruity with stone fruit in abundance.

Palate: supple and fresh, with great minerality and fruit weight