We are seeing a growing number of Rhone-styled white blends appear on the market today, not just from expected regions such as the Barossa Valley. Indeed, in the shape of MRV (Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier) blends, we have a white Rhone blend to sit alongside GSM’s. It is a blend that works extremely well, the Marsanne providing texture and white stonefruit, Roussanne acidity and Viognier its exotic apricot blossom aromatics.
Few in Victoria do the ‘MRV’ style better than Rory Lane under his label, The Story. The 2014 Westgate Vineyard Marsanne Roussanne Viognier is a restrained and classy expression of the genre that delivers equally on texture, flavour and aromatics. While there is plenty to like now, it should become more expressive with a further year or two in bottle.
2014 THE STORY WESTGATE VINEYARD MARSANNE ROUSSANNE VIOGNIERProducer: The Story
Variety: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Vintage: 2014
Region: Grampians, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 25 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright goldish yellow. Aromatic nose of nectarine, pear, apple, orange zest and apricot blossom. Mid-weight in body, restrained for the style, gentle and supple, with good intensity and overall balance. Asssured and well balanced. Should develop well in bottle over 3-4 years.
Score: 16.5/20
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