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	* Marsanne - (Wine): Definition
		White-wine grape that is widely grown in France's northern region and that is the principal grape in the white wines of,, and.
		MARSANNE is the blending partner of the higher quality ROUSSANNE and has a faintly peachy, nutty, blanched almondy character which can veer towards the flavour of marzipan.
		Marsanne was introduced into Australia in the Busby collection of 1832 and is known to have been grown in Victoria since the 1860s.
	www.mimihu.com /wine/marsanne.html (507 words)

	Marsanne
		Marsanne grapes tend to be low in acidity, so both must and wine have tendencies to oxidation and browning.
		Where growing conditions are right, Marsanne aromas can suggest almond paste or citrus, mixed with perfume or model airplane cement.
		The eight white varieties permitted in Côtes du Rhône are Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Muscat Blanc, Picardan, Roussanne, and Viognier.
	www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/marsanne.htm (278 words)

	Marsanne (grape) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marsanne is a little used variety of grape, most common in the northern Rhône, where it is often blended with Roussanne.
		It is also grown in Switzerland where its name has the synonym Ermitage Blanc, and the Goulburn Valley region of Australia.
		The wines created from Marsanne are rich and nutty, with hints of spice and pear.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marsanne_(grape) (97 words)

	California's Exotic Rhone Wines
		Marsanne tends to be best when consumed young, offering pleasant, though unusual aromas some commentators characterize as reminiscent of glue or almond paste, a full body and usually generously fruity flavors with overtones of pear, peach, apricot and melon.
		One of the darkest wines in color (probably due to the influence of the marsanne, which produces a deep colored wine), with a salmon hue, Marrouse offers wonderfully fragrant scents of ripe honeydew melon, grapefruit citrus, peaches and apples, which are replicated on the palate.
		Fairly austere in the mouth with crisp acidity, this Marsanne departs from the fleshy, fruity model of the varietal, and is probably best suited to pair with a vegetable ragout of tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, herbs, lemon zest and capers.
	www.sallys-place.com /beverages/wine/vintnerschoice/calif_exotic.htm (1396 words)

	Marsanne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marsanne, a variety of grape, most common in the northern Rhône, where it often blended with Roussanne
		Marsanne, a commune of the Drôme département in France
		This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marsanne (93 words)

	About Marsanne: a Rhone Grape Varietal Grown at Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, California
		Marsanne is believed to have originated in the town of Marsanne, near Montélimar in the northern Rhône Valley.
		Although Marsanne is not permitted in the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it is one of the eight white grapes permitted in the Côtes du Rhône appellation.
		Marsanne vines produce a relatively heavy crop of loosely clustered berries, and require a secondary fruit pruning (of green or unpollinated clusters) six to eight weeks after the initial pruning.
	www.tablascreek.com /marsanne.html (516 words)

	Peay Vineyards: The Past Reviews and Articles
		The 2002 is made from 60% Roussanne and 40% Marsanne.
		Marsanne traditionally provides appealing white peach, dried apricot, coconut, and cocoa flavors.
		This wine is made of a 60%/40% blend of Roussanne to Marsanne (a mere six tenths of an acre is devoted to these two varietals).
	peayvineyards.com /archive_roussanne.shtml (296 words)

	Tahbilk Wines: Flagship Wines
		Tahbilk's history with Marsanne can be traced back to the 1860's with the sourcing of "White Hermitage" cuttings from the "St Huberts" Vineyard in the Victoria's Yarra Valley.
		The grape in fact was Marsanne and although none of these plantings have survived, the Estate still produces Marsanne from plantings dating back to 1927 - some of the oldest in the world.
		Marsanne, one of the world's rarest grape varieties - a wine with it's roots in France but its heart in the Nagambie Lakes Region of central Victoria.
	www.tahbilk.com.au /about/flagship (745 words)

	2002 France Trip Day 10
		Bernard Grippa explained that the Marsanne grape was responsible for the alcohol and the 'fatness' of the wine, whereas the Roussane was responsible for the tannin structure and acidity.
		Bernard Grippa explained that Marsanne was the most fragrant of the wine, weather conditions at harvest are crucial, for example, in 1993 one week before harvest they had 150 mm of rain resulting in a 70% loss of harvest.
		Marsanne is the main variety of white Crozes-Hermitage.
	www.fst.vt.edu /extension/enology/France/France200210.html (3639 words)

	Marsanne a French wine naturalised in Australia
		Marsanne a French grape variety naturalised in Australia
		Torbeck in the Barossa Valley are producing a Marsanne Viognier Roussanne Blend.
		D'Arenberg of McLaren Vale are producing a Marsanne Viognier with the intriguing name of The Hermit Crab.
	www.vinodiversity.com /marsanne.html (407 words)

	1995 Marsanne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Marsanne, the most widely planted grape of the Northern Rhone (Cotes du Rhone) appellations Hermitage, Saint Joseph, Saint Peray and Crozes-Hermitage, is truly the backbone of white Rhone wines.
		Gentle pressing and a subsequent long, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks conserves acidity and freshness.The Marsanne is barrel aged for 6 months in new and used French and American oak, which lends a sense of elegance and a fine structure.
		It is oftern said of Marsanne that it is best in its youth, within the first three years of harvest, or instead after ten or more years of age.
	www.sonic.net /~epcline/oldsite/mars95.htm (337 words)

	A tantalizing trio / For great whites, try Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		From Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, vintners are making wines with a different personality -- perfumed aromas, exotic honeysuckle, apricot, peach and orange blossom nuances and, for many of these wines, the richness of Chardonnay.
		Round and dry with a slight almond and herbal flavor, high alcohol and low acidity, wines made from Marsanne grapes are distinguished from Viognier and Roussanne by their lack of exotic perfume, tropical fruit and finesse.
		Marsanne is the staid one of the Rhone white trio, strong, big and bold, reliable.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/07/31/WI245954.DTL (1565 words)

	Australian Wines of Distinction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Temperatures were consistent, the nights were cool and it was dry, all of which contributed to a vintage characterised by intense flavour and plenty of fruit.
		In fact the growing season was so fruitful at Glenlofty that the marsanne had to be thinned twice to ensure it did not overcrop.
		He says that after the work of nature and the vineyard, the winemakers handled the marsanne and roussanne fruit very carefully.
	www.australianwines.com.au /newsevents/viewnews.asp?id=487 (438 words)

	Marsanne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Marsanne is an increasingly popular white grape variety probably originating in the northern Rhone region of France.
		It is earning itself a reputation as a full bodied, characterful varietal, or blending partner for more aromatic, acid varieties such as Roussanne and Viognier.
		The 1998 Horton Marsanne is medium colored, full bodied, aromatic, lush, with a long tropical finish with a hint of almonds throughout.
	www.hvwine.com /Marsanne.htm (85 words)

	Marsanne : UK Wine Delivery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		It is also grown in Switzerland where its name has the synonym Ermitage, and the Goulburn Valley region of Australia.
		Rich, full-bodied rarity - 100% Marsanne, the grape of white Hermitage.
		Marsanne lends perfume in 'Hermitage' the great red of the Rhône.
	oldgrapes.co.uk /cat_7_26.html (132 words)

	International Vintners - superior Australian Wines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The 2002 Yarra Glen Marsanne is a rich, full-bodied dry white wine with a distinctive flavour of its own.
		Marsanne originated in the Rhone Valley of France and in Australia is traditionally associated with Victoria.
		It shows the distinctive honeysuckle aroma of Marsanne and a light honey character on the palate.
	www.andrewgarrett.com.au /theWinesDetail.php?id=79 (175 words)

	Ermitage - Glossary from Hormel Foods
		Marsanne is also sanctioned as a varietal for Hermitage reds.
		Ageing: Marsanne varietal that have been vinified with modern techniques should be drunk young to taste at best.
		Marsanne varietal that have been produced traditionally should be aged or they may be somewhat dull.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=37211&catitemid= (247 words)

	2003 Tulloch Marsanne - Tulloch Wines, Hunter Valley NSW
		Marsanne is traditionally grown in the Hermitage area of the Rhone Valley in France.
		An alluring perfume of chamomile and honeysuckle on the nose is richly balanced by a slightly spicy palate with good depth and texture.
		The Marsanne is full of fresh fruit flavours in its youth or rewards short term cellaring.
	www.tulloch.com.au /details.cfm?Item=47&Release=CellarDoor (121 words)

	Tablas Creek Vineyard Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2002: Paso Robles Estate Grown Blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, ...
		The Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas Blanc is a blend of four estate-grown white Rhône varietals: Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne.
		The white varietals were harvested roughly simultaneously through the second half of September, beginning with the Viognier on September 12 and concluding October 2 with the last lot of Marsanne.
		The 2002 Côtes de Tablas Blanc is an excellent expression of the terrific 2002 vintage, featuring a bright Viognier nose of peaches and minerals, followed in the mouth by flavors of mango, melon and wet rocks, moderate acids and a long peachy finish.
	www.tablascreek.com /cotesblanc02.shtml (314 words)

	Domaine de Rhodes Marsanne 2002 : UK Wine Delivery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Marsanne native to the Rhône valley, is rarely found beyond its borders.
		Its greatest expression is in the blend (alongside Roussane) of the rare and coveted white 'Hermitage'.
		This Marsanne from the Oc - a tad further south - is full, waxy and ripe, the night harvesting has preserved its characteristic attractive peachy perfume though.
	www.oldgrapes.com /prod_23700.html (302 words)

	Descriptions of Rhone Varietals Grown at Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles California: Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, ...
		Tablas Creek was the first winery to import Grenache Blanc into the United States, and it was recognized by the BATF in 2003.
		Marsanne tastes of melon and minerals, and has a golden straw color.
		Marsanne is a flexible and adaptible grape found throughout the Rhone valley.
	www.tablascreek.com /grapes.html (736 words)

	2000 Marsanne, Estate Sonoma Valley -- Shop Wines Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		At Wellington Vineyards we produce Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier and Sauvignon blanc all with very little or no new oak, so that the true character of the grape variety shines through.
		Marsanne has a reputation for age-worthiness, and a tasting of our earlier vintages supports this.
		On the palate the wine, while supple and full-bodied, is crisp and lively, and complements a wide variety of food.
	www.shopwinesonline.com /cgi-bin/shopwines/WV00MAROR750.html (155 words)

	Forbes.com - Magazine Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		They are usually made from a blend of two relatively obscure varietals, Marsanne and Roussanne, and while the names are similar and easy to confuse, their qualities are very different.
		Roussanne, with its aromatic herbal quality and good acidity, is the perfect foil for Marsanne's heavy richness, and the result proves to be a classic case of the blend being greater than the sum of its parts.
		The Marsanne and Roussanne grapes, which are used in the Saint Joseph, have a lower profile, although they are also used in wines from Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint Péray.
	www.forbes.com /2003/12/10/cx_np_1210wow_print.html (510 words)

	2004 Qupe Marsanne - Santa Ynez Valley
		This wine is 57% Marsanne from Ibarra-Young Vineyard, 18% Marsanne from Purisima Mountain Vineyards and 18% Roussanne from Stolpman Vineyard all in the Santa Ynez Valley near Los Olivos.
		Luckily, both Marsanne vineyards ripened at the beginning of the heat wave and we got good acidity.
		Steve Beckmen came through with a couple tons of Marsanne from Purisima Mountain and I blended in the maximum allowable 25% Roussanne.
	www.qupe.com /wines/marsanne.asp (275 words)

	Winestate Magazine - Tasting notes, reviews and articles from Australia's national wine magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		"Marsanne is one of the classic Rhone varietals and the mineral flavours make it an ideal blending grape.
		The Rhone-style Marsanne Viognier blend, from grapes grown at Sirromet's vineyards at Ballandean on the Granite Belt, has a recommended retail price of $16.
		The Viognier was fermented in stainless steel, and the Marsanne in French oak.
	www.winestate.com.au /news/news.asp?newsno=417 (609 words)

	iJamming! Wine reviews
		All the wines were from southern France, all were close to or under the $10 mark, and all of them represented exceptional values, but this Marsanne was the surprise of the pack.
		Marsanne can easily be confused with Rousanne, given that both claim the northern Rhône as their home, and are often blended together there.
		More and more though, Marsanne is striking out on ts own, and it's my feeling that as the third northern Rhône varietal, Viognier, gains public awareness, the distinctive and attractive Marsanne will follow in its slipstream.
	www.ijamming.net /Wine/Featuredwines3.html (1362 words)

	Marsanne - Information on Marsanne and Marsanne wines
		Increasingly it is being grown in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc Roussillon where it is bottled as a single varietal or blended with Roussanne, Viognier, and sometimes Chardonnay.
		Extremely ripe Marsanne grapes repose on straw in deference to an old Hermitage tradition.
		This is an incredibly intense and concentrated wine with layer upon layer of mineral and fruit flavours and a finish that never seems to go away.
	www.bbr.com /US/db/grape-variety/MA?first_product_F=1&ID=null (1102 words)

	1998 Los Carneros Marsanne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Our 5 acres of Marsanne, is located on the flats in front of Cline Cellars, in Sonoma County's famed Los Carneros district.
		Marsanne has found a favorable environment in the shallow, gravely loam soils adjacent to the entrance of the winery.
		Marsanne is an intriguing Rhône varietal and is exciting to work with; responding particularly well to gentle, modern winemaking techniques.
	www.sonic.net /~epcline/oldsite/mars98.htm (423 words)

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