Broc Cellars

Love White California Marsanne Blend

9.0203 ratings
9.031 pro ratings
California, USA
Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Cream Sauces, Pate
Top Notes For
Nikki Goddard, DWS

Almond skin, toasted hazelnut, baked pear, lemon curd, orange marmalade, nutmeg, salted caramel, acidity on the low side but it works.

Almond skin, toasted hazelnut, baked pear, lemon curd, orange marmalade, nutmeg, salted caramel, acidity on the low side but it works.

Sep 30th, 2019
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.9

Fantastic.

Fantastic.

2 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2014
Chris Harvey

Refreshing pear and yuzu, creamy mouthfeel, slight honey hint on the back of the palette

Refreshing pear and yuzu, creamy mouthfeel, slight honey hint on the back of the palette

1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2018
S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.2

A beauty. Nutty, hints of caramel, all the lovely rhone stuff you'd expect. Super delish.

A beauty. Nutty, hints of caramel, all the lovely rhone stuff you'd expect. Super delish.

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015
Kimberly Faith Waid

Broc can do no wrong, so far. Low tannin, easy-drinking white blend with notes of banana and citrus

Broc can do no wrong, so far. Low tannin, easy-drinking white blend with notes of banana and citrus

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2014
Julia Weinberg

Emo in name, serious in flavor. Mr Brockway busting out a new delish jam.

Emo in name, serious in flavor. Mr Brockway busting out a new delish jam.

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2014
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

8.8

Great nose of waxy pears, toasted coconut and almond skin. Touch of yellow flowers but not sweet. Big and rich palate - slightly oily textured, lime rind, raw honey. Finishes a little bitter on opening. Best paired with a buttery crostini and hunk of tomme dolce

Great nose of waxy pears, toasted coconut and almond skin. Touch of yellow flowers but not sweet. Big and rich palate - slightly oily textured, lime rind, raw honey. Finishes a little bitter on opening. Best paired with a buttery crostini and hunk of tomme dolce

Jun 28th, 2017
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.0

Ripe melon, tart orange citrus, and a touch of green tea meld with waxy pear, peach, honey, and vanilla. Fresh, crisp, and unfiltered. Big bodied, yet still clean and refreshing enough to enjoy this white Rhone blend on this hot summer solstice evening.

Ripe melon, tart orange citrus, and a touch of green tea meld with waxy pear, peach, honey, and vanilla. Fresh, crisp, and unfiltered. Big bodied, yet still clean and refreshing enough to enjoy this white Rhone blend on this hot summer solstice evening.

Jun 22nd, 2017
Jennifer Bingham

Layered and lovely

Layered and lovely

Dec 12th, 2016
p w
8.9

clean, innocuous, straightforward if not pedestrian example of domestic rhone white / no skanky wood

clean, innocuous, straightforward if not pedestrian example of domestic rhone white / no skanky wood

Feb 25th, 2016