Marietta Cellars 'Christo', California, USA 2022

Description

Vinous 94

The 2022 Christo is bold and explosive in the glass. A rush of blackberry, dried herbs, menthol, licorice, chocolate, lavender and scorched earth opens first. This ample, generous Syrah-based red has so much to offer. Its potent, structured personality will be a fine companion to equally hearty dishes at the dinner table. There's a bit of brawn on the finish, but that works well within this style.

Jeb Dunnuck 93

Named for Marietta’s founder and longtime winemaker, the 2022 Christo blends 67% Syrah, 22% Grenache, 8% Petite Sirah, and 3% Viognier, his son Scot building the wine in his dad’s favorite style, balanced and earthy, yet plenty generous in velvety mouthfeel and hedonistic. The Syrah and Viognier are co-fermented. It offers the earthiness of Syrah, with the strawberry goodness of Grenache, and the tannic intensity of Petite Sirah, full-bodied, concentrated, and ready to be enjoyed over the next 10-12 years.