Founded in 1860, Tahbilk is a historic family estate renowned for its rare, aged Marsanne. Known as "tabilk tabilk" in the language of the Daungwurrung clans, Tahbilk translates as "place of many waterholes." This perfectly describes this prime wine-growing landscape, located in the Nagambie Lakes region of Central Victoria. The estate encompasses 1,214 hectares.
Tahbilk's vineyards are clustered along the banks of the Goulburn River. The vines are cultivated at an altitude of 134 meters on flat terrain. The soils are sandy loam with iron oxide content. The grapes come from the single-vineyard Madills 1927 block. For the 1927 Marsanne vines, the fruit is picked early and transformed into pure magic in the bottle. Fermentation takes place with select yeasts at cool temperatures for approximately 20 days in stainless steel tanks, preserving the delicious fruit. Finally, the Marsanne is aged in the bottle for seven years.
The 1927 Vines Marsanne boasts complex aromas of mineral, lemon, and orange, complemented by fresh hay notes. The palate reveals zesty notes of lemon, grapefruit, and toast. It is beautifully balanced and has a lively acidity that carries through to a pleasant finish.
