Wilkie BUSH SERIES 'The Bacchus'

If you’re after a white wine that doesn’t follow the usual script, this is for you. It offers the richness and textural depth of Marsanne/Roussanne; but with an added layer of intrigue thanks to its experimental carbonic treatment. It’s tactile yet crisp, generous yet balanced, and styled for both immediate enjoyment and interest. It’s one of those bottles that sparks conversation while delivering real drinkability.

Location: Bacchus Marsh & surrounds, Victoria, Australia
Winemaking / Farming techniques: From small-batch production (~400 bottles) produced by Wilkie Wines. Forty percent (30% Marsanne) and seventy percent (70% Roussanne) blend with a carbonic maceration (semi-carbonic) approach: the still-sweet Marsanne was poured over a bin of whole-bunch Roussanne for a one-week semi-carbonic maceration. Then aged 12 months in stainless steel, un-fined/un-filtered.
Style / Body: Medium bodied, textured, bright and experimental; leaning into freshness and fruit purity, with the unique twist of carbonic maceration giving lift and aromatic intensity.
Notes: Nose: ripe bananas, fresh pineapple, nutty oxidative characters (thanks to Marsanne/Roussanne interplay) and a hint of bush-fruit undergrowth. Palate: generous stone fruit (peach/apricot), tropical pineapple, crisp acid backbone, a subtle textural chew, and lingering length that holds well beyond the glass.
Descriptors: Tropical pineapple · Ripe banana · Stone fruit · Nutty/oxidative edge · Textured mid-palate · Bright acid · Long finish · Experimental carbonic twist
Pairing Suggestions: Pair with richer seafood like butter-poached kingfish, scallops in a citrus butter sauce, creamy herb-based pasta or lightly spiced Thai green curry. Also interesting with soft washed-rind cheeses or grilled halloumi salads.