2023 Marsanne

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Marsanne

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney's Vineyard (Block H) located on the Fess Parker Home Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged for 8 months in 100% French oak 500L puncheons, of which 33% were new

Cooperage

Mercurey, Ermitage

Technical Data

Composition

100% Marsanne (Clone: Zaca Mesa)

Alcohol %

14.2

Acidity

0.616 g/100mL

3.45

Harvest Brix

24.3

Harvest Date

10/19/23

Production

157 cases

Description

Our Marsanne is dry and richly textured, with aromas of cantaloupe and orange zest supported by hints of jasmine, vanilla, beeswax and pie crust.

Seafood is a classic pairing with Marsanne, especially richer varieties such as lobster, crab or mussels. But don’t be afraid to try new dishes with this versatile, food friendly wine. From chicken to pork, spicy flavors to Asian cuisine, even cream sauces or an array of cheeses, Marsanne stands up to them all.

Wine Critic Reviews

"...reveals a medium gold hue and a classic perfume of stone fruits, quince, honeyed flowers, and brioche. It's medium-bodied, with a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, remarkable purity, and outstanding length. This legit impressive Marsanne has tons to love and would give many a top Saint-Joseph Blanc a run for their money. Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2031." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Hearty aromas of toasted nut meet with lemon peel and wool on the nose of this bottling. The palate is soft in texture, offering lime zest and grapefruit pith flavors, making the most of a tough variety." ~ Wine Enthusiast "The 2023 Marsanne Rodney's Vineyard has a nicely honeyed, dried apricot-like richness. Peppery, grippy bitterness grabs ahold of the tongue and cheeks on the finish and doesn't let go. This is a very phenolic white that would show its best at the dinner table." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous