Marietta Cellars Christo Mcdowell Valley 2021 (750ml)
Price: $25.99
| Producer | Marietta Cellars |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Mendocino |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 43875 |
| Size | 750ml |
This wine is a fruit forward, juicy expression that tells you it is ripe with punchy, sunny aromas. Under the vibrance is a tobacco leaf, dried herb expression of spice. With acid and freshness giving pucker power the mouthfeel settles into a long, broad stretch of velvet. Might induce visions of the spray of orange zest, drip of ripe plum, chew of black licorice, dark twist of molasses. Enjoy!
Marietta Cellars Description
Named and styled after Chris Bilbro, affectionately called “Christo” by his great-aunt Marietta, this Rhone varietal blend is gentle but powerful, pleasurable but deep, and refined while raw. An ode to Scot’s father and founder of Marietta Cellars, this blend is largely Syrah from the McDowell estate, blended with Petite Sirah from the Angeli Estate and Grenache from the Yorkville Highlands Estate. The pig snout on the label is a reminder of how Chris Bilbro made wild boar sausage and carted his creations around the country to share with chefs and wine lovers alike as he sold Marietta wines.
68% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 8% Petite Sirah, 4% Viognier The Syrah is co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier for aromatic lift and blended with Grenache and Petite Sirah. Aged for 16 months in neutral oak.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2021 Christo is a blend of 68% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 8% Petite Sirah and 4% Viognier. The nose features fresh blackcurrant and blueberry aromas with tones of cast iron, violet, sagebrush and conifer. The full-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with restrained, mineral-driven fruit and a long, perfumed finish. Give it 2-3 years in bottle or a couple hours in a decanter. Anticipated Maturity: 2025-2035
Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points
This full-bodied, robust red blend is a mix of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah and a splash of Viognier. Find layered aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, crushed violets, nutmeg and a meaty umami for an appetizing mouthful. -S.B.
