2003 Melaleuca Grove Yea Sauvignon blanc

This is a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc from Glenburn in the Yea Valley with intense flavours of passionfruit and grapefruit combined with crisp acidity and a long lingering finish. The grapes were hand harvested and cool fermented in stainless steel tanks to enhance fruit flavour and the bottles were sealed with stelvin closures to retain freshness.

2004 Melaleuca Grove Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Pale gold in colour the 2004 Melaleuca Grove Chardonnay was whole bunch pressed and then barrel fermented, in a combination of new and old French barriques. This wine displays subtlety and complexity. Classical Yarra Valley characteristics of citrus and stonefruit lead to a complex mid palate with hints of fig, cashew and toastiness. Oak plays a supporting role in the Melaleuca Grove style, providing structure without dominating the palate.

2004 Melaleuca Grove Yarra Valley Marsanne.

Marsanne is an unusual grape variety in Australia. It is native to the Northern Rhone region of France where it is blended with Rousanne and Viognier to create the classic white wines of that region. Melaleuca Grove sources Marsanne grapes from a small vineyard within the Yarra Valley and produces Marsanne as a straight varietal. The 2004 Melaleuca Grove Marsanne demonstrates all the desirable attributes of this variety. Pale gold in colour it has a lemon citrus fragrance with hints of honeysuckle. The palate is long and balanced with a crisp finish. Aged Marsanne develops a golden colour and pronounced honeyed characters with bottle age.

Bronze Medal 2005 Winewise Small Vignerons Show
Bronze Medal 2005 Lilydale Wine Show