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The Wine
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; The Wine. 2012 MARSTON FAMILY VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON. Grapes, much like people, mature and flourish under ideal conditions, and both the 2012 and 2013 vintages provided that… The 2012 is a gloriously ostentatious, charming, rich, well-balanced vintage that will drink well young yet have 20-30 years of longevity ahead of it.”. 8211; Robert Parker,. Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley. Commenced on October 19. And concluded on October 30. The 2015 vintage is now resting g...
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Winemaking at MFV
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; Winemaking at MFV. A brief history of wine making at Marston Family Vineyard. Wine luminary Sean Thackery who produces legendary Petite Sirahs under his Sirius label notably won Best Red Wine in the World” with our old vine Petite Sirah in 1993. Marbue Marke (Vintage 2010 – Current). Philippe Melka (Vintage 1998 – 2009). André Tchelistcheff (Vintage 1982 – 1986). Join our mailing list. 2015 Marston Family Vineyard. PO Box 668 St. Helena, CA 94574.
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Albion
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You are here: Home. 2014 MARSTON FAMILY VINEYARD ALBION. Our sixth vintage of Albion continues in the traditional Bordeaux Blanc style with rich, concentrated fruit balanced by an elegant backbone of acidity and personality. Named for our forefather,. This special release combines classic Old World structure with New World fruit, embracing our heritage from the chalk cliffs of Dover to the Pacific Coast of Northern California, declared New Albion by Sir Francis Drake. Yountville, Napa Valley.
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The Family
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; The Family. Michael and Alexandra Marston. When Michael and Alexandra Marston first became involved with the (then) Menasco Ranch in 1969, it was not long after their marriage. Over the years they have energetically maintained and enhanced the property, lending their deep understanding and love of the vineyard to echo in its wines. Michael and Alexandra are true stewards of the land having donated over 200 acres to conservation and forever wild . James is delighted to assist E...
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elizabethjohn Wine
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; elizabethjohn Wine. The genesis of elizabethjohn, or ‘EJ’, began in the spring of 2005 with a modest two barrels of estate cabernet sauvignon and a vision for the next generation. Over time this pursuit evolved into our avant garde expression of terroir, fruit, and substance. Elizabeth Marston Leahy and James Leahy John and Tanya Marston. Latest Release (to be released on March 8th, 2016):. 2013 elizabethjohn petite sirah:. 2013 elizabethjohn Petite Sirah. Huge bouquet of blue...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; Cabernet Sauvignon. 2012 MARSTON FAMILY VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON. The wonderful set gave a bountiful yield during harvest. 50-100% tonnage increase over historical averages were seen. The berry sizes were smaller resulting in higher phenolic content while the cluster sizes were larger. The unique combination resulted in higher than normal yields while maintaining very good quality. Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley. Commenced on October 19. And concluded on October 30.
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About
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You are here: Home. WELCOME TO MARSTON FAMILY VINEYARD. Our family vineyard is a hidden gem on the most southern slopes of Spring Mountain above the Napa Valley. A cool afternoon breeze passes through the vineyard permitting the fruit to ripen slowly and uniformly.We hand cultivate and select our favorite blocks from our estate vineyard to produce a limited amount of our Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon each year. From our family to yours,. Elizabeth and Jamie, John and Tanya,.
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Our Vineyard
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; Our Vineyard. Marston Family Vineyard was first planted to vine in the late 1890’s on the most southern slopes of Spring Mountain, just west of St. Helena and part of the appellation known as the Spring Mountain District. During the growing season, the terraced hillsides, which range in elevation from 700 to 1,100 feet, benefit from cool afternoon breezes and daytime temperatures that are as much as ten degrees cooler than the lower elevations of the Napa Valley.
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Winery History
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You are here: Home. Rsaquo; Winery History. Clark Gable and his bride, Kay Spreckels, spent their honeymoon on the ranch in 1955. After World War II, Al Menasco, an inventor, barnstorming pilot, and aviation pioneer, bought the property. John and Elizabeth Marston, circa 1982. Michael and Alexandra Marston were part of a consortium that bought this property in 1969, with many of the original vineyards from the turn of the century still in production. Michael and Alexandra ultimately bought the total ...
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