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Variations on a Theme 2019

Monochrome Wines Paso Robles, CA Variations on a Theme wine bottle

2019 Variations on a Theme

63% Sauvigon Blanc from McGinley Vineyard • 37% Marsanne from Camp 4 Vineyard

Part of the story behind the name is that this wine is a variation on the traditional White Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. However, given that good Semillon is hard to find around the Central Coast, we used Marsanne instead, which adds a bit of body and touch of honey notes. We are not aware of anyone else ever blending these two varieties, but it certainly seemed to work, with the richness and mouthfeel of Marsanne complementing the acidity and aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc. 91 Points – Purely Domestic Wine Report

Monochrome Wines Paso Robles, CA Variations on a Theme wine bottle

2017 Variations on a Theme

71% Sauvignon Blanc • 29% Marsanne

We’re all about variations on the theme of white wines, but this wine is also a blend of eight different variations on Sauvignon Blanc and Marsanne. It is also a variation on the traditional White Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, with Marsanne substituting for Semillon in this case. We are not aware of anyone else producing this particular blend, but it certainly seemed to work, with the richness and mouthfeel of Marsanne complementing the acidity and aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc.

Monochrome Wines Paso Robles, CA wine bottle

2016 Variations on a Theme

68% Sauvignon Blanc • 32% Marsanne

We’re all about variations on the theme of white wines, but this wine is also a blend of eight different variations on Sauvignon Blanc and Marsanne. It is also a variation on the traditional White Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, with Marsanne substituting for Semillon in this case. We are not aware of anyone else producing this particular blend, but it certainly seemed to work, with the richness and mouthfeel of Marsanne complementing the acidity and aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc. 92 Points - Purely Domestic Wine Report; 91 Points - Vinous; 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast