Marsanne

  •  Aromas and Flavors:  almond, marzipan, citrus, perfume, model airplane cement
  • Low aciditiy means Marsanne wine is best consumed young
    deep-colored wine that is also fairly full-bodied, sometimes described as almost “waxy”
  • Its origin is the northern Rhône region and it is one of eight white grape varieties allowed in the Côtes du Rhône appellation
  • Limited plantings in California, Australia has less than 250 acres of vineyards planted to Marsanne, although some date back a century or more
  • This grape’s varietal character has little tolerance for weather that is either too cool or too warm