Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne 2015

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Tahbilk
Label Name:
 
1927 Vines Marsanne
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Nagambie Lakes, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11%
Grape(s):
 
Marsanne
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Erin Larkin) 95 points (Nov 2022); Vivino average ~3. 9/5; Gold at some trade listings; Tahbilk named Winery of the Year (James Halliday, 2016) as notable producer award

Tasting Note
Evolved citrus and honeysuckle with ginger, dried pineapple and toasted honeyed notes. Bright lemon and grapefruit acidity, chalky mineral texture, and a long, gripping, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/poached white fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, goat cheese. Asian: Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, Chinese steamed fish, sashimi/sushi, tempura.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from 1927 vines; early picking for freshness, stainless-steel fermentation with short lees contact, minimal/ no oak, and bottle aging prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Tahbilk (est. 1860) in Nagambie Lakes; family-owned Purbrick estate famed for the world’s historic Marsanne plantings, including the 1927 vines used for this bottling.