Named after founder Maurice Marciano. “M” is a terroir-driven, richly layered French Bordeaux-style blend that balances the density and finesse of our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with the silky texture and perfumed aromatics of our best blocks of Cabernet Franc. Hand-picked at night to keep the fruit chilled, then gently hand-sorted, fermented, barrel-aged 22 months in French oak barrels, and bottled. Visually, the wine is deep, shiny Penn Red with a nose of chocolate-covered strawberry, apple pie, fresh Ranier cherry, frangipane, violet, cassis bud, and a hint of lime zest. On the palate, there is a round tannin profile that’s quickly supported by a bright acidity with fresh hints of morning dew, sea salt caramel, vanilla icing, and a hint of cedar wood. Very approachable upon release. Drink now or cellar for 3-5 years.

The Marciano Estate revitalizes a proud winegrowing history that dates back to 1872 when the Bourn family established it in St. Helena. David Abreu planted the 10-acre vineyard in 2007 into 22 discrete blocks of Bordeaux varieties. Your wine was crafted with meticulous attention to detail in farming with the skill and vision of renowned winemaking team Andy Erickson and Morgan Maurèze. Today it is headed by Morgan Maurèze, with Michel Rolland and Benoit Touquette as consultants. The 2021 vintage was another beautiful expression from this particular vineyard. We named our Premiere Napa Valley lot “L’Éminence” to appreciate the exceptional vineyard that produced this exquisite Marciano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.