Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.3101 ratings
9.334 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.5

Jack & Arden put together a wonderful evening of delicious food and great wines, and a few of us attendees contributed some bottles to enjoy as well. Great night!

Dan was in attendance, which means so is a Marcassin! Incredible, especially after the older vintage wines enjoyed before it. The sheer power and acidity here has this still on its way to peak. Blackberry pie, rhubarb tart, & sandalwood on the nose. Lush and flavor packed without being extracted on the palate. Always a treat
@Dan Fitzgerald

Jack & Arden put together a wonderful evening of delicious food and great wines, and a few of us attendees contributed some bottles to enjoy as well. Great night!

Dan was in attendance, which means so is a Marcassin! Incredible, especially after the older vintage wines enjoyed before it. The sheer power and acidity here has this still on its way to peak. Blackberry pie, rhubarb tart, & sandalwood on the nose. Lush and flavor packed without being extracted on the palate. Always a treat
@Dan Fitzgerald

Dec 17th, 2018
Eric Hwang

Earthy mushroom, figs and cherry nose. More extracted strawberries, cherries and leather on the palate. Smooth and silky mouthfeel but could use a bit more acid.

Earthy mushroom, figs and cherry nose. More extracted strawberries, cherries and leather on the palate. Smooth and silky mouthfeel but could use a bit more acid.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Shay A
9.4

Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!

It’s beating the dead horse, but these are just insanely good (though their Blue Slide Ridge pinots are my favorite). The concentration and complexity is what separates these. Acidic on the front palate and the mid palate is Blackberry tart, rhubarb pie, and blueberries. Finish is still tight...years to go.

Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!

It’s beating the dead horse, but these are just insanely good (though their Blue Slide Ridge pinots are my favorite). The concentration and complexity is what separates these. Acidic on the front palate and the mid palate is Blackberry tart, rhubarb pie, and blueberries. Finish is still tight...years to go.

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2018
David L

09' Close to perfect.

09' Close to perfect.

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2017
Scotti Stark

Hospitality Charnu Winery

9.7

Whoa.

Whoa.

1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2017
David L

09' So dense & Rich. Nothing quite like this coming out of California..

09' So dense & Rich. Nothing quite like this coming out of California..

1 person found it helpfulSep 9th, 2016
Dan Fishman

Winemaker Donum Estate

8.9

Big of course. Boatloads of oak of course. But pretty nice length and complexity. Wish it didn't finish quite so hot.

Big of course. Boatloads of oak of course. But pretty nice length and complexity. Wish it didn't finish quite so hot.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2015
Carl Fischer

I loved this wine. Bright strawberries and cola, baking spices and a touch of earthiness to balance it all out. It was full bodied and delicious. Who do I have to thank for sharing this beauty?

I loved this wine. Bright strawberries and cola, baking spices and a touch of earthiness to balance it all out. It was full bodied and delicious. Who do I have to thank for sharing this beauty?

Apr 30th, 2017
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.3

Not as compact and structured as expected. Surprisingly airy and layered given the producer and age.

Not as compact and structured as expected. Surprisingly airy and layered given the producer and age.

Aug 2nd, 2015
Phaedra Brucato

Leather, prune juice, bing cherry pie and cream sherry all packed into one powerful punch of a Cali Pinot

Leather, prune juice, bing cherry pie and cream sherry all packed into one powerful punch of a Cali Pinot

May 30th, 2015