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9.2
$350

Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Producer: Marcassin
Region: Sonoma Coast, USA
Pinot Noir

Vintage

2018

Critic Score

9.2/10

Vivino

4.7/5

Flavor Profile

FramboiseForest FloorBlack CherryEarthSpice Box

Reviews (1)

9.4
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Ethereal Pinot that redefines Sonoma Coast elegance with haunting mineral precision.

Opens with intoxicating framboise and wild strawberry, then unfolds into layers of damp earth and decomposing leaves. The attack is silky yet structured, with black cherry liqueur balanced by iron minerality and exotic spices. Mid-palate reveals truffle, forest floor, and a hint of orange peel. Tannins are gossamer-fine but persistent. The finish stretches endlessly—violet pastilles, wet stone, and aromatic herbs lingering for minutes. This 2018 captures the vintage's freshness while expressing Marcassin's signature intensity. Drinking beautifully now but will evolve gracefully through 2035. A wine that stops conversation and demands contemplation.

Wild framboiseDecomposing forest floorBlack cherry liqueurIron mineralityViolet pastillesWet granite

🍷 You seek transcendent Pinot experiences and don't mind paying for liquid poetry.

Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry gastrique, Wild mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Aged Gruyère

About the Producer

Marcassin

Helen Turley's cult project. California's most collectible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tiny production.

About the Region

Sonoma Coast, USA

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