sasha

9.0

Costco. Very bright and sharp, but potentially ok on it’s own, shines with richer dishes — a month ago

JKT

9.1

As previous, still an enticing bracing lively lovely white to ring in Year of the Horse at Cindy’s — 4 months ago

Robert Boersma

9.6

Mineral, some stone fruit and GOOD from vine arts. Would get again — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Massican – White Blend 2016
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Massican has become Napa’s benchmark for Italian-inspired whites, and the 2016 vintage shows why. Crafted from an unconventional blend of Ribolla Gialla (60%), Tokai Friulano (31%), and Chardonnay (9%), it brings a Friulian soul to California sunshine. This is not your typical Napa white—rather, it’s a wine with structure, texture, and an old-world sense of ageability.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, layers of pear, yellow apple, chamomile, and almond skin mingle with subtle honey and dried herbs. The palate leans savory and complex: citrus oil, quince, and stone fruit wrapped in saline minerality, finishing with a faint oxidative lift that adds intrigue.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a broad, waxy texture that still feels fresh thanks to bright acidity. The oxidative tension on the back end gives it depth and a slightly nutty echo that lingers.

Winemaking Notes
Dan Petroski’s minimalist approach—native yeast fermentation, neutral oak, and stainless steel—keeps the focus on texture and authenticity, allowing Ribolla Gialla and Friulano to shine in an unusual Napa setting.

Food Pairing
Ideal with richer seafood (lobster, scallops), roasted chicken, creamy risottos, or alpine cheeses. Its savory edges make it versatile across Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Verdict
A fascinating white blend that breaks the mold of Napa Valley. Complex, age-worthy, and distinctive—showing that California can excel beyond Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. A bottle for explorers who appreciate texture as much as fruit.

Personal Highlight
Massican remains one of my favorite Napa whites, because it dares to break tradition. This 2016 shows the brilliance of Ribolla Gialla and Friulano outside their native Friuli—delivering a wine with personality, depth, and an unforgettable edge. Cheers! — 9 months ago

Joe Fischer

9.2

Superb White from Northern Italy! Very Aromatic. Green grass, floral, and stone fruit. Great texture and a slight minerality, lemon, and herbs. This would make a great everyday white. — 4 years ago

Robert Cooper

9.0

Taste the age. Nectar, acetate, smooth, warm spring flowers, muscat. — 6 years ago

Charlie C

9.1

Really perfumed nose. Orange, honey, lemon, apples, herbs. Good acid. — 2 months ago

romo

9.3

Stony fireplace, fresh rocky stream, warm iron. Compelling. — 4 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Great orange wine by master Stanislao Radikon - varietal: Tocai Friulano. - saline, herbal, minerals, citrus, mango. Robust full bodied. Went well with fully seasoned quality Thanksgiving turkey and tasty sides. — 7 months ago

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John Willison

9.0

Yellow fruit, bright acidity. — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Friulano and Ribolla Gialla. Straw gold color with green highlights. Nice aromas of vanilla ice cream and white flowers with hints of fresh pears. The palate is much more fruit forward featuring pear, lychee, melon and tropical fruits. Touch of citrus and minerals on the long finish. Medium-plus bodied and perfectly balanced. Juicy and quite easy to drink. Winner! Thanks for sharing this bottle, Kase. — 2 years ago

Laith A

9.5

Loved this!! — 5 years ago

Jeff

9.4

Lovely white wine with bright acidity with balanced flavors of Meyer lemon and minerality. Big juicy finish. From Friuli-Venezia. — 6 years ago

Zach D

9.0

Delicate notes of citrus lemon, white peach, underripe apricot, white pepper, and a slight grassy undertone. Palate with more ripe apricot, saline, and juicy acidity. Finish is medium at best; definitely a nice warm weather wine, chilled. — 3 months ago

Erik Longabardi

9.1

Alright alright alright alright — 5 months ago

Natasha Relwani

9.8

Futili wine that is smooth, kind of creamy (not in a California Chardonnay kind of way though), that tastes a little like white flowers and linen. Just delicious. — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Created in 1981, Terre Alte is considered one of Italy's most prestigious white wines, blend of Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon grapes, estate-grown at Rosazzo in the historic Terre Alte vineyards. Pale lemon yellow color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits and wonderful floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and slight lemon citrus with honey floral notes and lively acidity. Smooth finish ending with fruit and sweet mineral notes. Very nice! — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Straw gold color. Blend of Malvasia (45%), Rhein Riesling (40%) and Friulano (15%). Intensely floral on the nose with a hints of apricot, honey and a touch of petrol. Green apple, pear and minerals fill the pallet. Spicy and citrusy finish. Clean and rich. Intense acidity. Outstanding food wine. — 4 years ago

Stephie Kennemer

10

Absolutely gorgeous red-orange! So smooth! — 6 years ago

Daniel Akers

9.0

Super fun summer bottle — 6 years ago