Southwest of St. Helena, in the Napa Valley is the Marciano 20 acre estate and winery. Tucked in the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range and surrounded by old-growth forests, the property was a part of the historic Bourn estate dating back to 1872 at the beginnings of winemaking in the Napa Valley. Morgan Maurèze, who is the Winemaker & Director at Marciano Estate, is a fifth-generation winemaker who grew up working at Dominus alongside his father. After completing his BS Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis he worked in France for Petrus, Chateau Haut-Brion & La Mission Haut-Brion in Bordeaux and DRC or Domaine de la Romanée Conti in Burgundy.

After graduating from his second Master from the University of Bordeaux, he returned back to the Napa Valley, and worked with Andy Erickson, at prestigious wineries such as Screaming Eagle Ovid, Arietta, Dancing Hares, Dalla Valle, and is now full-time winemaker for Marciano Estate. The consulting team for winemaking includes Mr. Andy Erickson and Mr. Michel Rolland, with Mr. David Abreu as the Vineyard Manager. A team passionate about people, the art and winemaking philosophy are dedicated to only present the most exceptional experience and wines to our friends and collectors.

The 2014 Terra Gratia greets the nose with notes of fresh, ripe black fruit, subtle black licorice, and vanilla oak. On the palate, the wine opens up with a soft attack, layered with vibrant, fruit driven acidity red
plum, and toasted coconut. The soft mid-palate gives way to a finessed, lengthy finish sustained by youthful tannins that ensure ageability.

Production: 530 cases

Varietals: 37% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot 18% Cabernet Franc 9% Petit Verdot

Region: Napa Valley, California