Bushfire Recovery 2025 Riesling Marsanne Viognier

In January 2026, the Harcourt Co-op Cool Stores — and most of our wine - was destroyed by bushfire. This part of the series is our Heathcote Marsanne and Viognier blended with Macedon Ranges Riesling. It is zippy, floral and bold. We are so grateful to our community for helping us bring together these small parcels of wine.

Tasting Notes
A wine shaped in fragments, then brought back together, making it bright, textural and quietly resolved. The aromatics open with lifted citrus -  lime skin and preserved lemon - before drifting into white florals and a gentle stone fruit softness. Beneath that sits a subtle savoury layer, something like warm hay and almond meal, adding depth without weight.

On the palate, Riesling carries the line, its fine acidity giving clarity and persistence. Marsanne builds texture through the mid-palate, bringing a light phenolic grip, while Viognier lifts the blend with soft florals and a rounded edge. Brief skin contact shows as a faint, tactile bitterness, giving shape more than flavour. The finish is long and composed; lightly saline, textural and quietly lingering.

Pairing Suggestions
Works well with dishes that play between freshness and richness; think roast chicken with lemon and herbs, snapper with beurre blanc, or a simple plate of fresh ricotta, olive oil and grilled bread. It also holds its own alongside spiced dishes (Thai curry being a personal favourite), where aromatics matter more than heat.

Winemaking Notes
A blend of Macedon Ranges Riesling with Heathcote Marsanne and Viognier. Barrel-fermented and aged, with a short period of skin contact on the Marsanne to build phenolic structure. Riesling remains the backbone, with Marsanne providing texture and Viognier contributing aromatic lift. Bright acidity was retained to keep the wine focused and energetic.