Symphonia Petit Manseng 2013

January 21, 2015

Symphonia King Valley Petit Manseng 2013 

I do wonder why we see few attempts at a more richly textured Jurançon style of Aussie Petit Manseng, as this naturally tart grape seems to look at its best when done a little riper. Bill Downie’s wine is the only one I can think of that comes close locally. Any others?

Anyway, this Symphonia smells as tart as it tastes, the style a bit too clean and angular to be really delicious. There’s a solid intensity of ginger and pear fruit, but this could do with some lees and barrel work as it could be just about any tank produced, reductively made white wine really.

Extra point for the length.

Details: 13%, Screwcap, $24
Source: Sample, tasted Jan ’15
Drink: 2015-2017
Score: 16.3/20, 87/100
Would I buy it? Not really
Buy online: Symphonia website


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Peter
January 22, 2015 at 5:36 AM
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Hi Andrew,
I'm a fan of the Gapsted Limited Release Petit Manseng. Complex florals, peach and citrus lime flavours. Delicious.
Give it a try. Always enjoy your posts.
Cheers,
Peter


    ozwinereview
    January 22, 2015 at 5:48 AM
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    Cheers Peter, haven't had for ages. Will hunt one down.

Anonymous
January 23, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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I second the Gapsted. And also the thumbs up for this blog and the others mentioned above. Hugely appreciated by those that drink wine, read blogs, but don't have their own sites. Good work sticking up for them. Cheers, Matthew.


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