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McPherson Basilisk Marsanne Viognier 2005
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As we all move on from drinking in singular fashion the crisp dry whites of New Zealand, there is a wonderful array of fantastic and engaging wines from around Australia that just leap out and ask try me!
This is exactly the type! Engaging, mouth tantalizing and a blend of the old world from terrific old vine grapes right here in Victoria. A smashing blend that simply marries beautifully with food or stares at you all day awaiting your next sip like a well behaved Jack Russell.
This intriguing blend of Marsanne and Viognier results in a fragrant and elegant white wine. It displays aromas and flavours of lifted apricots, citrus notes and floral hints with a viscous mouth feel and good length. The end result is a gorgeous length, mouthfilling length and steamy flavour profile that keeps you coming back for more!
The conditions in 2005 were very dry, although there were some mild patches of weather throughout. Coupled with the ongoing drought, flavour intensity in the grapes developed slowly and steadily, resulting in slightly reduced yields, but high quality fruit. Harvest was rain free and therefore uninterrupted. The fruit for this wine was harvested from Central Victoria.
Fruit for the Basilisk Marsanne Viognier was harvested during the cool of night, to maintain fruit freshness, after which the juice was cold settled and cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. Yeast lees were naturally settled before cold stabilisation and filtration of the wine occurred. Neither the Marsanne nor the Viognier were exposed to any oak during the production of this wine.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS: The Basilisk Marsanne Viognier combines magically with food, particularly dishes with an Italian or an Asian flavour. An excellent match with Pad Thai or a very
flavoursome match with rich chicken or fish dishes.
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| Don't Pay: $18
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Screwcap
Region: Central Victoria |
Winemaker: Geoff Thompson
Drink now until: 2015
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