Bird on a Wire Marsanne 2011
Texture, texture, texture. Not overlooking the aromatic department, which itself shows a creamy mix of white flowers, a soap-nut-toffee note with a fresh herb and honeyed edge.
A roll call of descriptors could be peeled off, but in some respects that would detract from where, for me, its true interest lies.
Creamy, savoury, a sharp pinprick of acidity that provides focus and conclusion on the palate. There's a mineral edged dance, a tango across the tongue.
It's too clever to be outright smashable, but by jove it commands to be savoured. 95 - Excellent
Tasted on: Sunday 3rd February, a Flower Day
Source:Retail, Grand Central Cellars
Price: $37
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
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