Marietta Sale 7-16-25
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Nerd Alert Featurette: Cameron Winery
“Scot Bilbro has the magic touch when it comes to crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money across the various tiers in this range.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Marietta Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Cameron Winery
“Scot Bilbro has the magic touch when it comes to crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money across the various tiers in this range.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Marietta
The late Chris Bilbro is a hero of California wine. He founded Marietta Cellars in 1978, growing it into one of the finest producers of value-driven California wines. Chris sadly passed away in 2019, and today his son, Scot Bilbro, runs the winery. The lineup is as good as it’s ever been: full of delicious, gutsy wines that over-deliver at all prices (that max out at a mere $40). If these had “Napa” on the label, you wouldn’t blink if these were triple the price.
It’s hard not to be excited when talking about Tuscan wine. With a climate mirroring that of Napa Valley and a culture with roots that reach back to the time of the ancient Etruscans, Tuscany is truly a land of incredible food, history, and wine. It’s a region that both honors and challenges traditions. The fine-edged Sangiovese of Chianti and the plush reds of Montepulciano are next door to a more borderless zone where international varieties comingle. Welcome to the realm of the Super Tuscan. These wines emerged in the 1970s as a rebellious response to restrictive DOC regulations that prioritized local grapes over quality. Instead of conforming, visionary producers blended Sangiovese with international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, crafting powerful, age-worthy wines that captured global acclaim.