Massican, Collio DOC (Friuli, Italy) 2022

 With enticing aromas, vibrant flavors, and impeccable balance, this gorgeous 2022 Massican Mitja Sirk Collio White blends Tocai Friulano (50%), Chardonnay (35%), and Sauvignon Blanc.  This wine is part of a collaboration series in which famed Massican founder and winemaker Dan Petroski, who makes only white wines in Napa Valley, reaches out to fellow winemakers with similar philosophies and asks them to make a Massican wine from their point of view.  This Massican collaboration features Mitja Sirk. The Sirk family is originally from Slovenia but has lived within site of the Italian border for over 50 years.  On the palate, the Tocai Friulano contributes a lush, textured mouthfeel with stone fruit flavors.  At the same time, the Chardonnay adds a creamy richness, infusing the palate with notes of tropical fruit and subtle honeysuckle.  The Sauvignon Blanc brings a zesty vibrancy with bursts of citrus zest, providing a crisp, refreshing finish, resulting in a wine that is both satisfyingly complex and effortlessly drinkable.