Aromatics: light nose of bartlett pear, stone fruit (apricot), lemon pith, gooseberry, quince, granny smith apples, almond skins, and acacia flower

Palate: dry, medium bodied, high acidity, notes of green pear, quince, green apples, kumquats, and mandarin oranges

Finish: bright acidity dominated by citrus and green apple notes

Marsanne – “Jewel of the Rhone”: https://www.cellartours.com/blog/france/jewel-of-the-rhone-marsanne-grape-variety

Food Pairings: food friendly and pairs best with all types of seafood and shellfish, especially the richer varieties like lobster, crab, shrimp, seabass, also pairs perfectly with chicken, veal, pork dishes, spicy flavors, and Asian cuisine. Roasted pork with butternut squash and apples, curried chicken, or Caesar salad

Cheese Pairings: mild cheddar, smoked gouda, Monterey Jack, Manchego, triple cream, Brie, and Camembert

Cases Produced: 25
Composition: Marsanne
AL: 13.5%
AVA: South Coast, San Diego County, Estate