| Producer | Neldner Road |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietal | Marsanne |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 18020 |
| Size | 750ml |
Think of this Marsanne as the wine equivalent of a fine, old-school Hermitage Blanc—a style that whispers sophistication and is all about richness, minerality, and a little touch of luxury. Inspired by the Northern Rhône’s finest, this wine brings some serious weight and complexity, with just the right amount of hedonism to keep things interesting.
It’s low in acid, but rich in those wonderful phenolics that not only make it a joy now, but also give it the kind of aging potential that would make your cellar proud. Fresh, floral, and fruit-forward when it’s young, but over time? Oh, it’ll evolve into something deeper, savvier, and delightfully complex.
Barrel-fermented in half new French oak, this wine’s like a VIP with a backstage pass—lees stirred, undergoing malolactic fermentation, and spending time in oak to build character. A tiny touch of bentonite fining helps clarify, but other than that, this wine is all about keeping its rich, natural essence intact.
The palate is like velvet, with creamy texture that’s never too oily. Flavors of stone fruit and honey swirl together, with just a hint of lemony freshness to keep things lively. And that finish? Oh, it’s a showstopper. Think white peach, a hint of savory ham hock (yep, really), and those lingering phenolics that carry it all the way to the end of the glass.
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