We are very proud of the results of the improvements our winemaking and vineyard teams have put in place to insure every bottle of Marinus represents the very best expression of this special vineyard.

To produce our Marinus wines, we follow traditional Bordeaux vinification methods. Each block of Marinus is farmed individually and picked at its perfect moment of ripeness. All grapes are hand sorted and de-stemmed before being fermented in small individual fermenters. Each one is punched down or pumped over twice daily throughout the lengthy fermentation process. The fermenters are then gently pressed off and the wines transferred to small French oak barrels. There they are aged for 18 months, after which the final blend is created.

The robe of our 2017 Marinus is a very deep crimson. The aromas exhibit scents of black cherry and boysenberry accented by subtle hints of toasty oak. The palate is intensely flavored with impressions of ripe, black cherry and plum. The finish shows excellent tannic structure promising a long life for this vintage of Marinus, much like that of a fine Bordeaux.

Picking dates:

October 26th through November 20th, 2017.

Appellation: Carmel Valley

Final Blend:

Petit Verdot                    35%

Merlot                            30%

Cabernet Sauvignon       26%

Cabernet Franc                 9%

Bottled: June, 2019 

2821 - 6/pack cases  (750 mls.)

 490 1.5-liter Magnums