Marietta: California’s Best Value 9-23-24

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Marietta is California’s Best Value in Wine
 

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The late Chris Bilbro is 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 over-deliver at all prices (that max out at a mere $40). If these had “Napa” on the label, you wouldn’t blink if these were double the price.
 
The Marietta wines have been customer favorites at the shop for some time due, from their sub-$20 Zinfandel-based old vine blend (which defined the category for California), all the way up to their sub-$40 Gibson Block Syrah, which hails from a dry-farmed 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
 
Shop the list below or hop over to our webstore to claim your discount.
 
5% off any 6-11 in-stock bottles from Marietta
10% off any 12 or more in-stock bottles from Marietta

 
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Sale ends Thursday, September 26th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer eight Marietta options in-stock and on sale now, including:
 
Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Rosé 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $14.50, that’s $13.78 at 5% off and $13.05 at 10% off, 26 bottles in stock now
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 on the West Coast!
 
Marietta bottles at VinopolisMarietta Cellars Armé Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $26, that’s $24.70 at 5% off and $23.40 at 10% off, 15 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.”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “The 2021 Armé is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend from Marietta. Gravel, scorched earth, tobacco, incense, leather and menthol add layers of nuance to a core of dark-toned fruit. This somber, virile red packs plenty of intensity into its mid-weight frame.”
 
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah, McDowell Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 5 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.”
James Suckling 95 points “Some lovely rounded aromas of cut plums, black tea, well-ripened red cherries and sage. Medium-to full-bodied with tight tannins. Lovely, subtle concentration and intensity here. Generous without being overblown. Tar and bark. Driven with structure and length. A lovely example of what Northern California syrah is capable of. Best after 2024.”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2019 Gibson Block is a dense, brooding beauty. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, tobacco and chocolate bring out the darker side of this old-vine Syrah/Grenache blend.”
 
Marietta Cellars ‘Christo’ Rhone Blend, North Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 36+ 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.”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 90 points “The 2021 Christo is a brooding wine. Black cherry, plum, gravel, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried herbs add to an impression of gravitas. Brawny tannins wrap it all together. This full-bodied red is very much intended for the dinner table.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
 
Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Red Lot 74, California NV 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 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.”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 90 points “The NV OVR Old Vine Red Lot Number 74 is packed with dark-toned fruit, leather, licorice, spice, mocha, chocolate and complicating earthy notes. This bold, flavorful Zinfandel-based blend delivers the goods. Best of all, it is a terrific value.”
 
Marietta Cellars ‘Roman’ Estate Grown Zinfandel, North Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 31 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.”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “The 2021 Román is an absolute delight. Crushed flowers, sweet red cherry fruit, cinnamon, leather and dried herbs are nicely lifted in this translucent, weightless Zinfandel-based red. Dollops of Petite Sirah and Barbera round out the blend. This is grace personified.”
 
Shop our eight Marietta selections on sale now on our webstore!


 
Don’t miss our additional sales going on now:
 
Massive Mosel Markdowns:
Merkelbach, Molitor, and Max Richter
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles from Merkelbach, Molitor, and/or Max Richter
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles from Merkelbach, Molitor, and/or Max Richter
 
Dal Forno
 
5% off any 2-3 in-stock Dal Forno Amarone wines
10% off any 4 or more in-stock Dal Forno Amarone wines
&
5% off any 3-5 in-stock Dal Forno Valpolicella wines
10% off any 6 or more in-stock Dal Forno Valpolicella wines

 
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Sale ends Tuesday, September 24th at 9 am Pacific. Dal Forno sale ends Wednesday, September 25th at 9 am Pacific.