Before & After: Oil & oak, so thick on the nose it jumps out of the glass.
Such a rich buttery, oaky texture forces me to question if I need to better acquaint myself with the Marsanne grape, or if the winemakers at Tulloch are underselling their craft. The wine is so soft and gentle that the glass seems to empty itself. There isn't much complexity and the experience is unwavering from cap to punt. If you like oaky, oily, luscious whites, this is a must-try.
Tale
In the late 1800s, shopkeeper John "J.Y" Tulloch accepted a property to settle debt. The property contained 5 acres of rundown Shiraz vines, which were brought back to life. After 70 years of family winemaking, the winery was sold into a 30 year period of revolving corporate ownership before finally being reclaimed by a conglomerate of Tulloch family and friends early in the new century. The winery remains under steady control of the forth generation of Tulloch winemakers, who are producing outstanding examples of mainstream and alternative varieties, with a special focus on Verdelho.
Price: $20 - Cellar door price, currently unavailable at DM/VC
Quality: ☆☆☆☆
Value: ☆☆☆☆
http://www.tullochwines.com/our-wines/
http://www.tullochwines.com/media/194770/james_halliday_2013_wine_companion.pdf (p5)
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