2007 Qupé Marsanne, Santa Ynez Valley, California

Despite initially looking like a washout, the vintage was saved by sporadic heat waves and the result (oddly!) is a terrifically balanced wine. Qupe are veterans (by US standards) at Marsanne growing, as they have been doing so since 1987. This wine has floral hints as well as more prominent honey and citrus. There is an excellent minerality running through it that suggests this will age well. The winemaker believes this will go for up to 20 years!
(Fine Wine Department)