Chris Bilbro was one of California wine’s unsung heroes. He founded Marietta Cellars in 1978 and grew the winery into one of the preeminent producers of excellent value, honestly made California wine. Chris sadly passed away in 2019, and today his son, Scot Bilbro, runs the winery. The lineup is as good as it’s ever been: full of delicious, gutsy wines that overdeliver at all prices.
The Marietta wines have been customer favorites at the shop for some time, from their sub-$20 Zinfandel-based old vine blend (which defined the category for California), all the way up to their Gibson Block Syrah, which hails from a parcel planted in the 1880s. Their entire range routinely receives the type of critical praise you’d expect from much more expensive wines. We’ve just added a new case discount on our already lowest-in-the-country price on their spicy and fragrant rosé, so we thought it the perfect time to remind you of the incredible value and drinkability of this excellent range of Marietta wines in stock now.
“Scot Bilbro has the magic touch when it comes to crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money across the various tiers in this range.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The relatively cool 2021 growing season was a much-needed reprieve from the heat spikes and droughts of previous vintages, and growers leaned into the easygoing season to craft particularly pure, expressive wines—some of my favorites include Rochioli, Joseph Phelps, Marietta and Paul Hobbs.” — Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
In Stock Now from Marietta:
New case discount on our already lowest-in-the-country price!
Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Rose, California 2022 750ml $14.50 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Case-12 Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Rose, California 2022 750ml $156 special (that’s only $13/bottle!)
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 92 points “A blend of 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir and 25% Grenache Gris, the 2022 Old Vine Rosé has a medium cherry-pink color and pretty scents of peach, dried herbs and charcuterie. The light-bodied palate is bright and refreshing with a deep core of fruit, a touch of anchoring texture and a long, spicy finish. It drinks well on its own, although it will pair widely at the table.”
The Marietta wines have been customer favorites at the shop for some time, from their sub-$20 Zinfandel-based old vine blend (which defined the category for California), all the way up to their Gibson Block Syrah, which hails from a parcel planted in the 1880s. Their entire range routinely receives the type of critical praise you’d expect from much more expensive wines. We’ve just added a new case discount on our already lowest-in-the-country price on their spicy and fragrant rosé, so we thought it the perfect time to remind you of the incredible value and drinkability of this excellent range of Marietta wines in stock now.
“Scot Bilbro has the magic touch when it comes to crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money across the various tiers in this range.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The relatively cool 2021 growing season was a much-needed reprieve from the heat spikes and droughts of previous vintages, and growers leaned into the easygoing season to craft particularly pure, expressive wines—some of my favorites include Rochioli, Joseph Phelps, Marietta and Paul Hobbs.” — Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
In Stock Now from Marietta:
New case discount on our already lowest-in-the-country price!
Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Rose, California 2022 750ml $14.50 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Case-12 Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Rose, California 2022 750ml $156 special (that’s only $13/bottle!)
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 92 points “A blend of 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir and 25% Grenache Gris, the 2022 Old Vine Rosé has a medium cherry-pink color and pretty scents of peach, dried herbs and charcuterie. The light-bodied palate is bright and refreshing with a deep core of fruit, a touch of anchoring texture and a long, spicy finish. It drinks well on its own, although it will pair widely at the table.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
The average price is $18
The average price is $18
“One of California’s finest value wineries, Marietta Cellars has been receiving favorable reviews in this publication for many years. My fondness for the non-vintage blend of many vintages and grapes goes back to when I first reviewed the Old Vine Red Lot 14. Production has soared since then, but the consistency in quality has remained remarkably high. These are terrific offerings from this value-priced winery.” — Robert M. Parker, Wine Advocate
Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Red Lot 74, California NV 750ml $18 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “The NV Old Vine Red Lot 74 is primarily Zinfandel, with some Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Grenache and Barbera. Spicy and easy to drink, it has aromas of red and black cherries, mint, bitter chocolate and allspice with earthy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is finely chalky and refreshing, with spicy fruit and an easygoing finish. This will be enjoyable with almost any dish at the table and, as always, overdelivers for the price.”
Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvee, Alexander Valley 2021 750ml $38 special, 31 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 96 points “Grapes for the 2021 Angeli Zinfandel are picked in three passes. Proprietor Scot Bilbro notes that Zinfandel’s naturally varying levels of ripeness can lead to raisiny flavors if all the grapes are picked at a higher brix. “If you bring Zinfandel in over 25 brix, that means the juice inside is at 25, but the skins have a lot more sugar, and the level will go up to 28 or more,” he explains. “So, we pick at 23, 24 and just shy of 25. You can enable the wine to show off layers with those different picks.” This strategy led to a gorgeous Angeli in 2021 that is incredibly expressive and perfumed. Blueberry, boysenberry and blackberry give way to wafts of graphite, gobs of violet and even touches of tangerine. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with concentrated fruit and expansive layers of floral perfume and spice. It has a powdery frame, bursts of mouthwatering acidity and a very long, nuanced finish.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
The average price nationally is $42
The average price nationally is $42
Marietta Cellars ‘Armé’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast 2021 750ml $26 special, 14 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2021 Armé Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. It has pretty tones of blueberries and black cherries with nuances of lavender, thyme and underbrush. The palate is medium-bodied, chalky and refreshing, with surprising depth of crunchy fruit and floral sparks across the long, juicy finish.”
Marietta Cellars ‘Christo’ Estate Blend, North Coast 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2021 Christo is a blend of 68% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 8% Petite Sirah and 4% Viognier. The nose features fresh blackcurrant and blueberry aromas with tones of cast iron, violet, sagebrush and conifer. The full-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with restrained, mineral-driven fruit and a long, perfumed finish. Give it 2-3 years in bottle or a couple hours in a decanter.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
The average price nationally is $24
The average price nationally is $24
Marietta Cellars ‘Game Trail’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Yorkville Highlands 2019 750ml $39 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 94 points “Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon features scents of blackcurrant and blackcurrant bud, chocolate, star anise, iron and violet. Powerful yet fresh, the full-bodied palate has loads of grainy tannins and bright sparks of acidity highlighting its floral perfume. It has mineral-streaked fruits and a long, layered finish with singular wafts of incense.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
The average price nationally is $42
The average price nationally is $42
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah, McDowell Valley 2019 750ml $39 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “Deep ruby-purple, the 2019 Gibson Block Syrah has a core of cassis and soaring violet perfume with accents of coffee beans, dark chocolate, aniseed and mint. The full-bodied palate is powerful and concentrated with broody, iron-laced fruits, pleasantly chewy tannins and bright freshness elevating floral perfume on the finish.”
Marietta Cellars ‘Román’ Estate Zinfandel, North Coast 2021 750ml $24 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2021 Román Zinfandel is juicy, alluring and easy to drink without sacrificing complexity, offering tremendous quality for its modest price. Blended with 4% Petite Sirah and 4% Barbera, the nose is bursting with kaleidoscopic yellow peaches, strawberries and raspberries plus nuances of sage, aniseed and Angostura bitters. The medium-bodied palate has a finely chalky frame, fireworks of fresh acidity and generous layers of spicy fruit that call you back for another sip.”
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