Aged for 6 months in neutral French oak, this Marsanne is attractive now but has all it needs to age long and well. On the nose it comes across with ripe peach and nectarine fruitiness with citrus as well. Then on the plush and round palate, it has vibrant flavors of orange rind and cloves along with mineral notes. Solid and well-integrated, it continues the ripe peach, apricot theme in its lengthy finish. Overall, it is concentrated but so lively it invites a second glass. 165 cases made.
Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado (California) Marsanne 2022
By Norm Roby