2023 Marsanne Viognier LR

Nectarine & apricots fill the palate with a smooth finish.

Rutherglen is renowned for producing flavoursome wines from varietals originating from the Rhone Valley in France. Viognier provides intense stone fruit flavours whilst the Marsanne offers crisp acidity and honeyed fruit. This wine is a fine example of a classic blend that delivers a full spectrum of flavours and texture all in harmonious balance.

Fruit was harvested at optimal ripeness and co-fermented at 14˚C for maximum synergy of the two varietals. The wine was matured in a mix of one and three year old French oak barrels and carefully blended just prior to bottling to attain a wine with perfect balance and complexity.

Medium bodied, this wine has a mouth filling palate showcasing flavours of fresh juicy apricot/stone fruit characters, crisp mid palate and zingy acid, with a spicy, grippy finish.

Alcohol: 12.3%

Aroma: Ripe honeyed stonefruit, especially apricot, with a lightly toasted oak background.

Appearance: Pale, brilliantly yellow/green.

Cellaring: Enjoy now or over the coming five years.

Serving Suggestions: A perfect match with flathead tails and aioli.