St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Love the 2011 vintage of this wine. This is the third bottling from Marciano Estate. The winemaker is none other than the venerated Andy Erickson. Bought a half case a few years ago for $35 (regular price is $50) which is a massive discount relative to the other two wines from the estate (as well as the more recent vintages if this same wine, which I️ don’t think are nearly as good). Wish I️ had got more. Requires an hour long decant and then this sleeper opens up gorgeously. Nose is jam-packed full of blueberry cotton candy, berry stems, damp oak, crushed rock, steel and textbook. Palette is dark fruit forward, somewhat creamy and thoroughly enjoyable although less nuanced and complex than the nose. Full mouthfeel. Medium / long finish. Bravo!
Love the 2011 vintage of this wine. This is the third bottling from Marciano Estate. The winemaker is none other than the venerated Andy Erickson. Bought a half case a few years ago for $35 (regular price is $50) which is a massive discount relative to the other two wines from the estate (as well as the more recent vintages if this same wine, which I️ don’t think are nearly as good). Wish I️ had got more. Requires an hour long decant and then this sleeper opens up gorgeously. Nose is jam-packed full of blueberry cotton candy, berry stems, damp oak, crushed rock, steel and textbook. Palette is dark fruit forward, somewhat creamy and thoroughly enjoyable although less nuanced and complex than the nose. Full mouthfeel. Medium / long finish. Bravo!
Nov 2nd, 2017
2011 with grilled pork tenderloin, orzo and broccolini. Deep intense flavor without sweetness. Softens out in an hour or so, but still quite rich
2011 with grilled pork tenderloin, orzo and broccolini. Deep intense flavor without sweetness. Softens out in an hour or so, but still quite rich
Aug 5th, 2017
Disappointing. Lots green unripe vine.
Disappointing. Lots green unripe vine.
Feb 17th, 2016Made by Andy Erickson, former winemaker of Screaming Eagle. A big, beautiful, vibrant Napa Bordeaux blend. Really transformed over few hours -- each sip better than the last. Will only get better with time.
Made by Andy Erickson, former winemaker of Screaming Eagle. A big, beautiful, vibrant Napa Bordeaux blend. Really transformed over few hours -- each sip better than the last. Will only get better with time.
Dec 7th, 2015Big juicy Californian red. Very nice.
Big juicy Californian red. Very nice.
Feb 13th, 2015