Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne 2023

Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne 2023

Vines planted 1973-85. The two varieties were picked on the same day (not usual) and fermented and matured together. Both crushed and destemmed, with some skin contact time. Fermented in tank, then 10 months in old oak on light lees. No new oak, no MLF. Blend determined by vineyard, not winemaker, each year.

Always a wine of finesse and understated power, the 2023 vintage of our white blend expresses the freshness and vitality of the season. Lively floral aromas of jasmine, orange blossom and honeysuckle leap from the glass, interwoven with notes of pear skin, ginger and quince. The palate is deeply savoury, with a textured framework that offers waxy intensity, wonderful balance and driving length. A food-loving wine to enjoy now, or any time over the next 8-10 years. Sandra de Pury

A blend of 61/39% marsanne/roussanne from vines planted between ’73 and ’85. Unusually, both varieties were picked on the same day, before being fermented and matured together. A deep-ish, bright green gold. Complex with aromas of pear, white nectarine, candied ginger and light floral scents. A little more restrained than the ’22, this always gently textured wine finishes citrus pithy, chalky and long. Lovely. 97 points. Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion Aug 2025

Aromas of lemon confit, beeswax, fresh flowers, stone fruit and honeysuckle. The palate is medium-bodied with a densely packed mouthfeel that is cut through with bright and pure acidity. A really well-balanced blend with a nod to the Old World. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 94 points. Ryan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com Mar 2025