TarraWarra Estate have only two rows of each of these vines that were grafted in 2006 to vines planted in 1995. Whole bunch pressing and a combination of vessels for maturation: stainless steel and old French oak puncheons (500 litres). 215 dozen bottles produced.

TarraWarra Estate, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Yarra Valley, 2016

Light gold colour with flaxen highlights. Honeysuckle florals mix with stonefruits and a savoury “roast chicken” crisps, briny undercurrent. Complex and layered with electric acidity giving a vibrancy to the weightier, textured fruit profile. Medium-full length of flavour that is highlighted with stonefruit and citrus cameos. An ideal match for richer lighter fleshed meats, pork and veal.

RRP: $30
Alc: 12.7%
Rating: 17/20

Wine sample courtesy of TarraWarra Estate