Massican

Massican

Napa Valley Tocai Friulano Blend 2016

I do not have many whites but this was nice (thanks Cara) with all the seafood. Great Father's Day dinner. — 7 years ago

Massican

4 Napa Valley Ribolla Gialla 2014

Dan O'Brien
9.5

#thanksgivingrecycle — 8 years ago

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Steven Morgan

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What what what?!

Massican

Passito White Blend

Nice tension and texture — 7 years ago

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Band of Vintners

Consortium Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

From the folks who brought you (in label order from top to bottom) Anamoly and Zeitgeist, Hyde de Villaine and Long Meadow Ranch, Terra Valentine, Massican and Larkmead, Hobel and Milton Road Trading Co., lead by a Master Sommelier employed by Dana Estates, previously with Harlan, Bond, and Promontory, and the sell side being handled by a VP of marketing from Michael Mondavi's Folio.

The stated goal was to create the best pound for pound Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa (highest QPR). The band pooled resources and pulled favors, sourcing the grapes from "one of 'those' vineyards" that cannot be named due to a NDA. 18 months in 1-year old French oak. 15% Merlot and 2% Cab Franc round the balance of Cabernet Sauvignon.

I knew going in this would not be an over extracted fruit bomb, but upon opening I had my concerns that this might be too far in the opposite direction. Fortunately, after 30-45 minutes, it started adding weight like a prize fighter after weigh-in. Acacia flowers, melted licorice, black fruit, with plenty on mineral laced, satiny tannin. Give this an hour, wait for your second glass, and it will envelop you. 93+

And for the record, my guess is they sourced the grapes from a Spring Mountain vineyard.
— 7 years ago

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Ron R

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Good notes. @TheSkip tasted this recently, with a similar point score.
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@Isaac Pirolo i am in total agreement! Thanks for the rundown on what names belong to what wineries!!!
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Nice review

Massican

Juliana Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc. Not like everything else and that's a good thing. — 7 years ago

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Westbrook Brewing Co.

Massican Birra Bianca

That's a pura birra. Reminds me of Stelvio. — 8 years ago

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Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2012

John Trinidad
9.2

Oh, you don't drink Napa Chardonnay? That's ok -- more for me! Arnot Roberts / Massican - PREACH! — 11 years ago

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Thomas Monroe

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This too!