Lindquist Family Wines, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley (Central Coast, California) Marsanne 2021

 Bob Lindquist established Marsanne vines in this vineyard and has produced a Marsanne from it every year since 1987.  This current version showcases an aroma of apricot and green tea with a background of almond.   Then, with airing, a hint of ginger joins in.  Medium bodied but with the viscosity and texture one associates with old vine wines.  On the palate it is well-structured with good concentration and  flavors of apricot, honeysuckle and nuanced green tea.  There’s lively acidity which adds another dimension to the finish which is long and palate cleansing.  Enjoyable now with aeration, but this one will develop with aging and easily last a decade.