Today we share one of the most intriguing brands of the Napa Valley. It is hard to believe that Massican was founded all the way back in 2009. The brand is the brainchild of innovator and winemaker Dan Petroski, who sought to make old-world inspired white wines in the Napa Valley where Cabernet is unabashedly king. These wines continue to be affordably priced, where entry level Chardonnays in Napa command 100 dollars and sometimes more. For years Dan made world-class wines at Larkmead which rivaled some of the finest wines of the region — at a fraction of the price of cult competitors. For those who love high-acid white wines with texture, these are definitely for you. Dan has performed well regardless of vintage and even made world-class wines with the 2020 vintage.
Look to the gorgeous 2022 Massican ‘Annia’ White Wine (OB, 94) which uniquely combines Tocai Fruliano, Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay. I don’t think you will find anything quite like this in the world. Learn more about these novel, one of a kind wines at massican.com Here are my reviews of the gorgeous new Massican wines.
2022 Massican Sauvignon Blanc- Sourced from both Sonoma and Napa, the 2022 Massican Sauvignon Blanc offers lemongrass, pink grapefruit blossom and shades of cantaloupe on the nose. The palate is very fresh and lithe with a polished texture and marvelous sense of weight. The underlying tension and loads of mouth-watering acidity created from the citrus fruits really make this wine sing. Enjoy now and over the next seven plus years. Drink 2023-2030- 94
2022 Massican ‘Gemina’ White Wine- The 2022 ‘Gemina’ is a unique blend of 62% Greco with the remainder Falanghina. The name is inspired by an ancient varietal that dates back to the first century AD, called Aminea Gemina. Ripe pear, vanilla cream and shades of lychee mark the nose, with nutty undertones. The palate shows lovely weight and a downright oily texture. Layers of pretty lemon oil and melon fruits collide with suggestions of baking spices on the palate. Drink 2023-2030- 94
2022 Massican ‘Annia’ White WIne- The 2022 ‘Annia’ is one of the unique white wines made in Napa. A blend of Ribolla Galla, Tocai Friulano and Chardonnay, this delivers a silky smooth texture once on the mouth. Full-bodied, yet very lithe and polished, ripe banana and peach pit combine with salted Macadamia nut on the palate. Complex and novel, this is a delight to enjoy now and over the next seven plus years. Drink 2023-2030- 94