Massican ‘Annia’ Napa Valley White Blend 2023

93 Pts, Decanter – 93 Pts, James Suckling – 93 Pts, Wine Enthuisast – 92 Pts, Wine Spectator

Massican, a cult winery and Napa Valley’s sole white wine property continues to amaze. Their ‘Annia’ White blend is one of the most famous wines amongst Michellin starred sommeliers and has become harder and harder to procure. Right now, it’s by-the-glass at Marea in New York. Or, for nearly the same price as a glass in New York, you can lock into a bottle of one of the most interesting wines made in America each year. This is a dazzling white blend using mainly Italian varietals inspired by Friuli and combining it with Chardonnay. It’s floral, citrusy, minerally, bright, and totally special. It’s one that is not to be missed.

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93 Points, Decanter
A blend of Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay from small vineyards around the Napa Valley. Each variety is harvested separately and fermented independently in French Oak—aromas of honey, lychee and crushed stone. The palate is fleshy and mouth-filling with rich, ripe peach and honeyed apricot, finishing with a mouthful of wild, savoury herbs.

93 Points, James Suckling
In its 15th vintage, Massican is the only solely white wine producer in Napa Valley. This light-bodied blend of tocai friulano, ribolla gialla and chardonnay is inspired by Friuli in Italy and offers brisk mineral, citrus and floral aromas. Light-bodied, nicely tart and laden with stony, chalky elements and bitter lemon nuances.

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
This wine is lively, with aromas of yellow apple, honeydew melon, mineral, lemon zest, orange-blossom honey and dried herbs on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Meyer lemon, white grapefruit and bay leaf, layered with tangerine, white peach, sedimentary rock and a dry, supple finish. Pair with fritto misto.

92 Points, Wine Spectator
A sleek, juicy and smooth frame sets up the structure for an elegant, complex mix of peach, ripe melon and lime sherbet notes, with a sprinkle of crunchy sea salt, plus hints of almond, tangerine and Fuji apple on the long finish.

Dan Petroski followed his family’s heritage and moved to Italy on a whim and spent years there learning how to make wine. When he left for Napa Valley, he found himself missing the salty Italian white wines that had made him first fall in love with wine. So he decided to take a chance.

He started Massican as a side project while the winemaker at Larkmead. While Petroski was busy sculpting some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays that Napa has to offer, he yearned to champion the varietials he truly loved.

Less than years later Petroski’s “side project” made him one of California’s fastest rising winemaking’s stars. His whites are poured by the glass at the French Laundry and Chez Panisse and featured at Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, and Alinea, including the outrageously good Sauvignon Blanc that we’re offering up today. He also earned 2017’s ‘Winemaker of the Year’ honors from the SF Chronicle in addition to his wines in both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 lists. And now? His dazzling white wines have become some of the most sought after in the entire world. Not too shabby.

 

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