Taste of Markus Wine Co.

Tasted Friday, January 10, 2025 by Martin Redmond with 52 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2023 Markus Wine Co. Nimmo 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

    Pale straw color with green melon, white peach, lemon grass, tangerine, warm spice and subtle oak aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with zesty, mouthwatering acidity and a touch of oak that complicates rathern overwhelms with green melon, white peach, mixed citrus zest (yuzu and lime), warm spice and subtle oak notes. Blend of 57% Gewurztraminer from Grand Islands Vineyard in Clarksburg AVA/24% Sauvignon Blanc from Coyote Creek Vineyard in Lodi AVA/19% Grüner Veltliner from North River Vineyards in Lodi AVA. Native yeast fermentation. Raised for 4 monhts in 25% new French oak/ 75% Neutral French oak. 12.5% abv|100 cases| SRP - $25

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2021 Markus Wine Co. Carignane Ancient Blocks Nicolini Ranch 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

    Medium ruby color with perfumed black raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, black cherry, cured meat , dried lavender and baking spice aromas. ON the palate it's on the lighter side of medium-bodied and elegant with refreshing acidity and velvety tannins redolent with ripe black raspberry, blackberry, ripe strawberry, black cherry, dried cranberry and baking spice flavors.
    Long finish. 100% ancient vine Carignane. Native yeast fermentation. Raised in neutral oak for 18 months. 14.5% abv| 400 cases|SRP - $41

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2021 Markus Wine Co. Sol 93 Points

    USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

    Medium garnet color with exuberant blueberry liqueur, plum, blackberry, bramble, black tea, dried sage, cacao nib, floral and a hint of dark roast cofeer aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with balanced acidity and velvety tannins with delicious blueberry liqueur, ripe blackberries, plum, black cherry, black tea, and black pepper flavors. Long savory finish. Blend of 66% Petite Sirah - Berghold Vineyards Block 71; 17% Petit Verdot. - Spenker Ranch Block 8A; 17% Syrah - Borra Vineyards Gill Creek Ranch. Raised for 24 months French oak 40%-once-filled 60%-neutral. 15.4% abv|120 cases|SRP - $41

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2021 Markus Wine Co. The Church 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi Mokelumne River

    Pale ruby with expansive black cherry, boysenberry, raspberry, strawberry leather, damp earth, cedarwood and warm spice aromas On the palate, it's medium-bodied with lively, mouthwatering acidity and chalky tannins with ripe fruit flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, black raspberry with a hint of cola and a long peppery finish. Old vine field blend (The grapes get picked at the same time and are fermented together in one tank) of 56% Carignane - 32% Petite Sirah - 12% Alicante Bouschet. Native yeast fermentation. Raised for 18 months in neutral oak. 14.2% abv|300 cases|SRP - $41

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  • 2021 Markus Wine Co. Zeitlos 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

    Medium violet color with alluring blackberry, boysenberry, bramble, damp earth, pink peppercorn and warm spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and fresh with fine grained tannins and ripe blackberry, boysenberry sauce, black cherry flavors layered with subtle notes of blueberry, baking spices, and a delightful and lengthy peppery finish. Blend of 75% Syrah/20% Zinfandel and 5% Petite Sirah. Raised 24 months in French Oak - 40% one fill 60 % Neutral15.3% abv|120 cases|SRP - $41

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