Anyone tried the 02 Tahbilk Marsanne?

[Justin B.]

Anyone tried the 02 Tahbilk Marsanne? Is it worth buying. I heard the 01 was pretty good but not sure about 02. Thanks.

Justin

[Adair]

Anyone tried the 02 Tahbilk Marsanne? Is it worth buying. I heard the 01 was pretty good but not sure about 02. Thanks.

Justin

From: http://www.auswine.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462

1997 Tahbilk Marsanne: Yellow. Intense flavours of significantly honeyed citrus fruits and florals on nose and palate. This seemed more forward flavoured with a more-rounded palate than the rest. However, the acid is still there giving good length. A very hedonistic wine now. I note that GaryW found a spicier component to the wine. I agree. I found this added interest. Rated Highly Recommended/Excellent. Although not detrimental, I donÂ’t think age will be of any significant benefit.

2002 Tahbilk Marsanne: Clear with green tinges. Intense aromatics, lemon and sweet citrus. More complexity opened up on the second night. Quite forward. Smooth integrated mouthfeel with long, well-integrated acid. Given the flavour, probably not a long-living Tahbilk Marsanne. I suspect that it will develop like the 1997. Rated as Highly Recommended. Ridiculously good value drinking nowÂ… but we all know that. Tahbilk rates this a shorted lived vintage - about 5-6 years.