This field blend of Marsanne and Roussanne has a nose of oranges and umami, honeysuckle, salted plums, pear and dehydrated grapefruit candy. There is incredible concentration and the use of oak is precise.
This wine was whole cluster pressed and aged in neutral French oak on the lees for 9 months with monthly stirring.
52 cases produced.
2019 Cobden Wini Marsanne – Rousanne, Dalton Vineyad, Sierra Foothills
$36.00
This wine is a stunner. If you are unfamiliar with Rhone whites, they are defined by texture, and drinking them should be a total experience. Rhone whites tend to have broad palates and richer mouthfeels, which often translates to less ripping acid, but a still full of life and tension.
Dalton Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills AVA. With an elevation of 1400 and sitting inland at the base of the Sierra Foothills, this vineyard sees conditions that are perfect for growing rhone varieties.