Quite recently, we brought to your attention Marietta's "Roman" Zinfandel that earned a whopping 95 points, and that wine was received with immense enthusiasm. Well, get ready for round two, because Marietta's dry and refreshing Rosé has just landed, and with 92 points, it ties for the highest score in years!
Starting with only a handful of purchased grapes in 1978, Marietta Cellars has been a standout winery in Sonoma and Mendocino since the very start. Founded by Chris Bilbro, a Sonoma native with winemaking roots dated back three generations, Marietta rose to prominence with its revolutionary Old Vine Red, a California red blend that essentially created the category.
Marietta's Old Vine Rose is a perfect extension of the Old Vine series. Made in a Provençale, direct-press style from some of the oldest Syrah and Grenache vines in California, it is fresh, nuanced, and perfectly balanced to enjoy with food or on its own. As always with the "OVR" wines, it delivers a lot more substance and pleasure than you could expect. This wine recently received 92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, a score only given out seven times over the last three years. The average price of those other Rosés is $34.00, while the Marietta sells for a modest $13.95! That makes this one heck of a bargain!
Pale pink with amazing clarity and a touch of neon electricity in the glass, this Rosé shows pink grapefruit and tart plum on the nose. It is bright and racy, balancing acid and minerality to create a long and complete mouthfeel. A brilliant palate cleanser which freshens, sharpens, and is the perfect way to start 2021 with heightened focus.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "Medium cherry-pink in color, the 2020 Old Vine Rose offers fresh berry and melon fruit with notes of baker's yeast, citrus and flowers. The palate is fully fruited and fresh, with a touch of texture anchoring the finish."
Starting with only a handful of purchased grapes in 1978, Marietta Cellars has been a standout winery in Sonoma and Mendocino since the very start. Founded by Chris Bilbro, a Sonoma native with winemaking roots dated back three generations, Marietta rose to prominence with its revolutionary Old Vine Red, a California red blend that essentially created the category.
Marietta's Old Vine Rose is a perfect extension of the Old Vine series. Made in a Provençale, direct-press style from some of the oldest Syrah and Grenache vines in California, it is fresh, nuanced, and perfectly balanced to enjoy with food or on its own. As always with the "OVR" wines, it delivers a lot more substance and pleasure than you could expect. This wine recently received 92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, a score only given out seven times over the last three years. The average price of those other Rosés is $34.00, while the Marietta sells for a modest $13.95! That makes this one heck of a bargain!
Pale pink with amazing clarity and a touch of neon electricity in the glass, this Rosé shows pink grapefruit and tart plum on the nose. It is bright and racy, balancing acid and minerality to create a long and complete mouthfeel. A brilliant palate cleanser which freshens, sharpens, and is the perfect way to start 2021 with heightened focus.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "Medium cherry-pink in color, the 2020 Old Vine Rose offers fresh berry and melon fruit with notes of baker's yeast, citrus and flowers. The palate is fully fruited and fresh, with a touch of texture anchoring the finish."
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