Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne 2013

Description

“Yarra Valley pioneers, the de Pury family are renowned for wines of finesse and elegance that epitomise the finest the region can produce. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the valley, these are long-lived wines made in tiny quantities. Yeringberg makes wines from the low-yielding vines re-established on the heart of what was one of the most famous vineyards of the nineteenth century. In the riper years, the red wines have a velvety generosity of flavour which is rarely encountered, yet never lose varietal character, while the Yeringberg White takes students of history back to Yeringberg’s fame in the nineteenth century.” – James Halliday

Guill de Pury grew up beside the out-of-operation 19th-century winery in Coldstream where a lack of interest in fine table wines had caused production to cease in 1921. In 1969, Guill and wife Katherine decided to replant the vineyard and start again, and gradually restored the reputation of this great Australian estate.  Guill has since handed over chief responsibility for the wines to daughter Sandra de Pury.

About this wine … Marsanne 58%, Roussanne 42%. An immediately floral and intriguingly complex nose of spice, lemon rind and perfectly ripe pears. Savoury, rounded and with a real sense of chalky, acid-driven line, the subtly ripe palate builds volume as the wine opens up. Texturally it’s elegant and fine, with a gentle touch of grip that cries out for food; and as always, some time in the cellar will certainly reward you. – Sandra de Pury. This was a highlight of a recent vertical tasting hosted by Sandra of this white fine blend.. A few years bottle age on this wine has made this sing  

58% Marsanne, 42% Roussanne. 50 dozen made. Soft, textural style with honeysuckle, peach and citrus flavours aplenty. No shortage of flavour but it finishes with daring acidity. Continues an outstanding run. 94 points. James Halliday
Yeringberg continues to get this blend right. It’s remarkably good drinking, both young though (more especially with a few years of bottle age under its belt. This release tastes of peach, honeysuckle and lime and despite its cutting length, boasts a mellifluous softness. 93+ points. Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Light yellow-gold.  Spice- and mineral-accented orchard fruit aromas are given depth by suggestions of honey and peach pit.  Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering bitter pear skin and tangerine flavours sharpened by tangy acidity and a dusty mineral nuance.  Puts on weight with air while maintaining vivacity and focus. Finishes spicy, stony and very long, with a hint of floral character and no rough edges.  This is the best bottling of this wine I’ve had to date; it would pair up nicely alongside some serious northern Rhone whites. 92 points. Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

RRP $70

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