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• Kyoho. • Hybrid of V. vinifera and V. labrusca. • The only vineyard in Australia producing Kyoho and was...
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Complex and succulent, showing yellow apple and waxy star fruit flavors that mingle with lanolin, honeysuckle and a...
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• Roussanne & Marsanne. • Sourced from 20 year old vines in Yangarra Vineyard, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, 175...
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Crisp and refreshing with classic floral notes and tropical fruit. Corbett Canyon® is committed to crafting fresh,...
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Fragrant and juicy, with fleshy melon, mango and lemon zest flavors that are round and supple, while hints of wild...
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Complex aromas of croissant, salted butter, hints of caramel and cashew nuts, wind candied Amalfi lemon peel nuances....
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A flood of intense fruits lift from the glass as guava, black currant and gooseberry mingle with custard apple,...
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Inspired by the traditional drink of Spain, [yellow tail] Sangria Blanco combines premium white wine with a splash of...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $12.44 $13.09
12 bottles: $7.61
Sale
White
750ml
Bottle: $12.44 $13.09
12 bottles: $7.61

Marsala Mencia White Blend Australia

Marsala is a well known fortified wine from Italy’s largest island, Sicily. A largely misunderstood and undervalued fortified wine, it is most commonly associated with its sweet variety - usually used as a cooking wine - although the finest dry Masalas are able to stand up to more revered, similar wines such as Sherry and Madeira. Marsala has been made in Sicily since the mid 18th century, and it grew wildly popular around Europe as sailors introduced it to port towns across the continent. Marsala wine has a beautiful set of flavors, most typically including apricot, tamarind, vanilla and tobacco, making it a delightfully intense treat when served as a sipping wine.



Marsala wine comes in several different varieties, and most of them are a world away from the sweet wines used in sauces and chicken dishes. Amber, golden and ruby versions of Masala are produced, from a range of different native grape varietals, and many of the finest are aged for over ten years to achieve a fascinating set of complex flavors and a remarkably smooth finish. It is usually made from the Grillo, Inzolia, Damaschino and Catarratto white grapes, although the ruby Masala wines uses typical Sicilian red varietals such as Nero d’Avola and Calabrese, among others.

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.