2017 Ben Haines A Magic Place Marsanne

Highly Rated
Delicious, textural Marsanne from one of the country's leading exponents of the variety.

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Ben Haines has a particular affinity for the white grapes of the Rhone Valley.

He first began working with the Marsanne fruit from the Warramunda vineyard in Coldstream, Yarra Valley back in 2011.

Over the years Ben has learnt how to get the very best out of this fruit, looking to build texture through time in barrel yet maintain freshness at the same time.

The 2017 is a cracking release. With 95 points from Jane Faulkner, this is a very good example of just how good these Rhone whites can be when treated right.

95 Points - "At first this seems to be sitting on a knife's edge of austerity with a very tight acid line. Then sure enough, the aromas and flavours unfurl. Honeysuckle, lemon-blossom, lemon drops with ginger cream and a really exquisitely chiselled palate, dry, crisp and ultra-fresh." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 Points - "Freshly picked mint, honey, ginger marmalade, ripe lemon, bees wax, grilled cashew. It's firm in acidity, juice of lemon and flinty grip, a nutty honeyed gloss, feels maybe a bit under-done and over-made, at this stage, though given what's gone before, should turn out very nicely." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

This is my 6th release of Marsanne from the Warramunda Vineyard in Coldstream. I make my Marsanne from this property with time such that when it is released three years later, it is ready to enjoy - but importantly, will continue to age for decades.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Marsanne
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
Critic Score 95
92
Alcohol 11%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2017
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