2002 Tahbilk Marsanne
Community Tasting Note
Frank S. wrote:
Sunday, December 24, 2017 - Re: Corked 2002 Tahbilk Marsanne.
Uncorking was problematic. Cork seperated halfway and had scungy oderous Gray brown sections. Base of cork was Gray and smelt unpleasant. Had to dig it out with a spoon handle. On pouring the 2002 Marsanne, of which I still have 8 bottles, the last vintage with corks. From 2003 on all have Stelvin/screw caps. I have half a dozen of those. The nose is weak, musty and unfortunately missing the full flavourful bouquet of a healthy Marsanne. NOT a nice drop and as I was having it with our Christmas dinner and a major disappointment and embarrassment. A very good illustration of why Stelvin Caps are an essential on good quality wines. I remember when Stelvin Caps were first started being used on quality wine around 15 years ago it caused a bit of an uproar as only soft drinks and cheapies had screw caps. This Tahbilk 2002 Marsanne, one of my favourite drops, is a good reason why Stelvin are now used on Australian wines almost exclusively. I know in Europe at, least any wines without a cork are viewed with suspicion, as "only Plonk and Soft drinks have screw caps". I'm looking forward to trying the rest of my 2002 Cork closure Tahbilk Marsannes over the next month or so, with my fingers crossed that they haven't been corked and exhibit the wonderful full flavours of a mature Marsanne that I so love.
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