Marciano Estate Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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Robert
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Jeb
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A beautiful light gold color layered with aromas of white peach, clementine, candied fruit, jasmine tea, honeycomb, and a hint of pineapple guava. On the palate, the wine is complex, greeting you with finessed structure, boasting a well-balanced acidity. The soft, lingering finish is punctuated with flavors of peach, tangerine, lemon curd, marzipan, and a touch of minerality.
Blend: 78% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Sauvignon Musque
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Made from one acre of Sauvignon Blanc located on the Marciano Estate, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc was mostly fermented in new oak with about a third fermented in stainless steel. The nose delivers beautiful lemongrass, fresh hay, grapefruit and lime leaves scents with hints of coriander seed and cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers loads of seriously intense layers and energetic freshness with a decadent touch of oiliness to the texture and a savory, almond-laced finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
I loved the white from this team, the 2020 Blanc, which is mostly Sauvignon Blanc brought up in a mix of new and used barrels as well as stainless steel. It has a ripe, tropical, citrus style in its aromatics and is more medium to full-bodied and textured on the palate. I love its fruit, and it brings good acidity and freshness. It's going to be versatile on the dinner table.
Southwest of St. Helena, in the Napa Valley is our 20 acre estate and winery. We are tucked in the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range and surrounded by old-growth forests. The property was a part of the historic Bourn estate dating back to 1872 at the beginnings of winemaking in the Napa Valley. Morgan Maurèze, who is our Winemaker & Director at Marciano Estate, is a fifth-generation winemaker who grew up working at Dominus alongside his father. After completing his BS Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis he worked in France for Petrus, Chateau Haut-Brion & La Mission Haut-Brion in Bordeaux and DRC or Domaine de la Romanée Conti in Burgundy.
After graduating from his second Master from the University of Bordeaux, he returned back to the Napa Valley, and worked with Andy Erickson, at prestigious wineries such as Screaming Eagle Ovid, Arietta, Dancing Hares, Dalla Valle, and now full-time winemaker for Marciano Estate. Our consulting team for the winemaking, Mr. Andy Erickson & Mr. Michel Rolland and Mr. David Abreu as the Vineyard Manager. A team passionate about people, the art and winemaking philosophy are dedicated to only present the most exceptional experience and wines to our friends and collectors.