TarraWarra Estate have only two rows of each of these vines that were grafted in 2006 to vines planted in 1995. From the excellent 2017 vintage, whole bunch fermentation in stainless steel and old oak.

TarraWarra Estate, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Yarra Valley, 2017

Rife with ginger spice, apricot, barley meal, lemon pickle, crisp taco shell and briny oyster. Medium full push through the palate: that ginger dominant over dehydrated apricot cheeks and bergamot tea. Has persistence and soft varietal waxiness with clean acidity to cut through the depths. Holds intrigue through balance.

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

Wine sample courtesy of TarraWarra Estate