Darby Marsanne Live Wire Boushey Vineyard

Moderately but pleasantly aromatic with bright pear and floral notes. Palate is dominated by pear, chalky minerals, green fig, a touch of grapefruit and melon, and a crispness (acidity) that tells me heartburn if I have more than a glass without food. Ultimately a big, rich white, which is likely designed for food, and not for nipping on the patio. Nevertheless, fairly enjoyable and appropriately priced.

Mineral and stonefruit nose. Gentle acidity with mild honeysuckle finishing dry.

Simple, sweet, disappointing. Gets points for showing up in the glass, and doing no harm. Blind...couldn't peg it as marsanne with a gun to my head. Muted nose; finish is respectable, altho it echoes the sweetness. Would get soaked up quickly at a dinner party, but that's not why one buys single vineyard wines from small producers. Brought this home from the Woodinville tasting room on a whim (not part of the tasting lineup, which was decent overall, but a …

Showed better at the winery. Medium bodied, fair amount of malo with glycerin texture. Clipped finish, more generous tropical fruits and honey. drink up now.

Very nice wine. Pear and apricot on the nose. The wine had good body, and a nice balance of acid. The finish lingered perfectly. It went well with a variety of light foods and sipped delightfully after dinner.