2005 Rutherglen Estates ‘The Alliance’ Marsanne Viognier, Rutherglen, Victoria
Appearance: strong yellow-green colour.
Nose: powerful nose of pear, peach and also some ‘grapey-ness’, slight wax and even spice.
Palate: has medium acidity, powerful high alcohol (14.5% alc.) but is well balanced with impressive fruit throughout. Full-bodied.
Conclusion: we really like Rutherglen Estates wines. They’re well-made, very drinkable and altogether more interesting than generic Australian wines produced by some of the large companies (Penfolds excepted). This blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Viognier did not disappoint and has the kind of body that will appeal to even seasaoned red wine drinkers. Available from Gelipu for RMB96.
Rating: 17.5/20
Appearance: strong yellow-green colour.
Nose: powerful nose of pear, peach and also some ‘grapey-ness’, slight wax and even spice.
Palate: has medium acidity, powerful high alcohol (14.5% alc.) but is well balanced with impressive fruit throughout. Full-bodied.
Conclusion: we really like Rutherglen Estates wines. They’re well-made, very drinkable and altogether more interesting than generic Australian wines produced by some of the large companies (Penfolds excepted). This blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Viognier did not disappoint and has the kind of body that will appeal to even seasaoned red wine drinkers. Available from Gelipu for RMB96.
Rating: 17.5/20
Labels: 2005, Australia, Marsanne, Rutherglen, Rutherglen Estates, Victoria, Viognier, white
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