2023 Plexus White

Background

Plexus: An intricate or interwoven combination of elements into a coherent structure. The Plexus White is a textural, Rhone inspired Barossa blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.

Conditions

The 2023 vintage was the third vintage in a row influenced by La Nina weather patterns. Vineyards had excellent soil moisture and produced healthy crops, which combined with the cooler conditions to produce a late start to harvest. Marsanne was picked on 3 March, Roussanne, on 16 March and Viognier on 13 April. Marsanne was sourced from the Marananga sub-region, Roussanne from the Kalimna sub-region, and Viognier from Eden Valley. Due the cooler season a little more viognier has been included in the blend to help build texture and palate interest. A year for even flavour accumulation, vibrant aromatics and acidity.

Winemaking

Gentle pressings were combined with free run juice and cold settled. Fermentation commenced in stainless steel but some of the Marsanne finished fermentation in and was aged in puncheon until bottling in October.

Maturation

The remaining Marsanne and the Roussanne was aged on lees in tank until bottling, to enhance the structure and texture of the wine. 20% of the total blend was aged in fine-grain French oak for a total of 7 months.

Grape Variety

41% Marsanne, 34% Roussanne, 25% Viognier

Closure

Screw Cap

Alcohol

12%