Mark Grassi grew up in Northern California in Walnut Creek. Fond of wilder places, he moved to Napa Valley in 1980. He was torn between working in the wine industry and in construction, and first chose the latter. All the while, Mark kept taking viticulture and enology classes at Napa Valley College and refining his palate. In 1989, Mark launched Grassi & Associates, builders of custom homes, wineries and estates in Napa and Sonoma Valley. In 1999, he acquired 14 fertile acres in one of Napa’s finest winegrowing areas. That vision became reality with Grassi Wine Company, founded in 2001. Winemaker is ace Robbie Meyer (Peter Michael, Lewis, Peirson-Meyer, Jericho Canyon, etc.)
Grassi 2013 Cabernet “Estate” Napa Valley
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This youngster offers up gobs of licorice, blueberry and blackberries on the nose. The wine is well-balanced and not overly concentrated. Very elegant with a medium to full palate laced with gorgeous red and black fruit intertwined with spring flowers, licorice and a whiff of spice. The wine finishes long with silky grainy tannins. I’d decant for a good hour. Enjoyment for 10 years!
Anthony Galloni 94 Points: A dark, sensual wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignongraces the palate with expressive blue and dark red fruit, cinnamon, cloves, licorice, menthol and new leather. Drink this bold, racy Cabernet over the next decade or so. The 2013 offers a fabulous combination of concentration, mid-palate depth and intensity, but with silky tannins that give it tons of near and medium-term appeal. The 2013 finishes with striking freshness and a closing note of sweet French oak.”
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