Marli Russell 'Rp2' Unit:Single

Marli Russell 'Rp2' Unit:SingleProducer The 2018 vintage marked 10 years since the vines for Mount Mary's"Rhne Project" whence RP1 and 2 get their name went into the hallowed turf of this Yarra Valley icon. It was a relatively warm and dry vintage that provided the perfect endorsement of the Middleton family's decision to embark on this endeavour in the first place. The seven Rhne varieties Marsanne, Roussanne and Clairette for the white, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvdre and Cinsault for

took over the management of his family farm in Sunbury in the early 1970s

Beautiful pear and tropical fruit aromas are met with lively

An earthy spice complements the brooding dark fruit flavours

baking spice and some earthy undertones

Paolo entered the business in 1976 and the quality of the estates wines improved rapidly after decades of sharecropping

Aromas of fresh apricots

They certainly manage to do that and at a very resonable price tag

The mid-palate is creamy and rounded

"Vintage 2018 was warm and early after a frosty start

Sweet lemon and pear flavours

work in the vineyard is done by hand to allow complete control of the whole process

always a great food wine for now and in a decade's time