John Duval, `Plexus` Barossa Marsanne/Roussanne/Viognier 2021

Grapes: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Region: Barossa Valley, Australia
How it's made: All varieties were gently pressed. The pressings were then combined with the free run juice and cold settled. Fermentation commenced entirely in stainless steel tanks with some of the Marsanne completing fermentation, and then maturation, in oak. The remaining Marsanne and the Roussanne were matured on lees in tank until bottling, to enhance the structure and texture of the finished wine. 40% of the total blend was aged in fine-grain French oak (20% new) for six months.
Tasting Note: Pale straw in colour, the wine brings vibrant and lifted aromas of apricots and peaches, citrus and ginger flower to the nose. The palate is elegant, showing excellent fruit purity and drive, with flavours of white peach, nectarine and mandarin. Perfect to enjoy
now but will build in texture with cellaring
Dietary: None