DEASY’S ROAD, POKOLBIN 2320
MARSH ESTATE was planted in 1971, with the first labelled wines being released in 1978.
The 100 acre property contains fantastic sandy loam soil on the flats surrounding Rothbury Creek and lovely rich, fertile, red volcanic soil on the ridge.
Marsh Estate grows only the classic varieties of Semillon and Chardonnay in the whites and Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the reds. The Lower Hunter Valley makes some of the best white wines in Australia and has the most regionally pronounced styled red wines in the world. Marsh Estate is without peer as all the grapes are not irrigated in any way; all the grapes used for the winemaking are grown on the property; everything is made, matured and bottled in our own winery. We take all care and all responsibility in producing wines of the highest calibre.
2002 CREMANT (CHAMPAGNE)
Made from 100% Chardonnay, it has spent 7 years on secondary yeast lees and has produced an elegant, well balanced, refreshing and complex wine which will cellar well if required.
2010 POPPY’S MAVERICK SEMILLON
Made from 100% “basket pressed” Semillon from our sandy loam creek block. This maverick little wine typifies the traditional/modern style with a twist. Bursting with lifted fruit, steely natural acid and zesty appeal. Enjoy this drink now style.
2010 HOLLY’S BLOCK SEMILLON
Made from 100% Semillon free run, an outstanding example of a traditional styled Semillon. Displaying exceptional complexity and depth, with great balance. Cellaring will pay handsomely. A classic Hunter Semillon.
2002 SEMILLON
Made from 100% Semillon free run, this is a true example of traditional Hunter Semillon. Showing beautiful honey and toasty characters, a very refined and complex palate, together with great structure and balance. Drinking well now but further cellaring will pay handsomely.
2010 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
Made from 100% “basket pressed” Chardonnay. Picked early in vintage to mimic a sparkling base and left on extended yeast lees. This textural, estery and creamy stylistic wine is made primarily for Asian dishes.
2006 CHARDONNAY
Made from 100% Chardonnay free run. Matured in 80% French and 20% American oak barriques for six months, it has produced a full flavoured wine with excellent oak overtones and accentuated fruit. It will cellar well for 4-5 years.
2007 SEMILLON SAUTERNES
Made from late harvest Semillon fruit, this traditional style has produced a sweet, full bodied luscioius wine with an excellent rounded finish. It will drink well immediately or will cellar for many years.
2009 MERLOT
Made from 100% non irrigated Merlot grapes grown on sandy loam soil from our Creek Block. It has made a lively, soft, early drinking wine with excellent balance. It should be enjoyed while reasonably young.
2009 VAT “R” SHIRAZ
Made from 100% non irrigated Shiraz grapes grown on red volcanic soil from our western block. Stored in French and American oak for 12 months, it shows lovely, rich, regional characters and dense fruit with excellent balance. It will cellar well for many years.
2009 PRIVATE BIN SHIRAZ
Made from 100% non irrigated, low yielding Shiraz grapes grown on red volcanic soil from our house block. The wine displays classic varietal characters combined with regional distinctiveness. Stored in a selection of premium French oak for 12 months and cellaring will pay handsomely.
2009 CABERNET
SAUVIGNON VAT “N” Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our house block. Medium, plum red in colour with lots of spice and cherry characters with soft, velvet tannins. Stored in French oak for 12 months and will cellar well for many years.