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2018 Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne
The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.
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Nectarine, honey and mint, ginger and pink grapefruit. It’s bright, but fleshy, with a fine chalky texture, some straw-like character, tight citrus bite through white fruit, and a long and focussed finish. Top shelf. Lovely now, should age beautifully. Drink 2021 - 2030.
94+ Points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (December 2020)
This is my pick of the Yeringberg whites from the 2018 vintage, as it holds such power and freshness in a composed and concentrated style. The two varieties align neatly with lemon and gently waxy tones on the nose and palate. Some fresh pear here, too. The structure is impressive. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 Points
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