Cultivar: Marsanne
Appearance
Small grapes in loose bunches that turn a brownish gold when ripened
Origin
Northern Rhône region of France
Tasting Notes
Quince, mandarin orange, apricot, acacia, and beeswax
Location at Threemile Vineyard: block G
Notes from Viticulturist
Marsanne is a strong and capable cultivar that has yet to make much of an entrance into the Oregon wine growing region. This medium to warm season white wine grape blends beautifully with Roussanne, planted side by side in block G.