"Scents of waxed and buttered lemon, toasty, with hints of hazelnut aromas. Textured yet delicated on the palate, very long.
91 Points"
Decanter World Wine Awards, UK | June 2025

"Showing a touch of colour and aroma development: toastiness and marzipan creeping in over primary honeysuckle, lemon/lime splice and cinnamon spice.
Starting to hit teenage years (in wine terms) with development on the flavour to offset plenty of primary acidity. Savoury toast and spice play neatly with blossoms and citrus. Still dry, chalky and sharp through the tail.
vinonotebook.com | November 2024

"If you’re searching for the best affordable white wines, Tahbilk Marsanne should be at the top of your list. At an appealing price point of about $20-$30, this classic from Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region offers incredible value without sacrificing quality.
Marsanne is a varietal known for its rich, textured mouthfeel and distinctive bouquet, and Tahbilk’s rendition is no exception. Imagine notes of honeysuckle, ripe pear, and zesty citrus wafting from your glass, teasing your senses before you take your first sip.
This wine shines with seafood, making it an excellent choice for summer gatherings or cozy nights with friends. Its crisp acidity and smooth finish make it an absolute pleasure to drink, whether you’re enjoying it alongside freshly shucked oysters or spicy seafood.
Tahbilk Marsanne brings a touch of elegance to any occasion, ensuring your wine selection is as refined as it is affordable."
Tim Bond | Best Affordable Wines Under $100 | thismagnificentlife.com | September 2024

"Wickedly youthful, Marsanne has the potential to age every bit as splendidly as Riesling or Semillon. Here's the proof. Bright yellow hues introduce aromas of beeswax, buttered toast, citrus, apricot and pear. The taste remains youthful and fresh with a developing texture – the middle palate is more rounded than the '17 – and is essentially complex. But it still has a way to go."
Jeni Port | www.winecompanion.com.au | August 2024

Reviews on release

“This bargain Aussie institution of the past 158 years represents the largest single planting of this variety in the world. The 2018 is as definitive as ever, loaded with nashi pear and lemongrass on a long, dry palate, structured with well-played phenolic grip.”
Tyson Stelzer | Wine Business Magazine

“Intense estery combination of citrus based aromas and tightly wound palate that opens up to excellent varietal appeal. Very drinkable. Cellaring
potential.”
Winestate Magazine

"Tahbilk knows Marsanne like the back of its hand, having long established the varietal-site bond.
This is akin to a 1yo Semillon, but with a greater span of aromas and flavours. Honeysuckle and straw on the bouquet, then pear and Granny Smith flavours bound by a citrussy acidity."
James Halliday | Weekend Australian | www.winecompanion.com.au