About the Wine

Located just south of the Stags Leap District AVA, Grassi Winery stands as a testament to familial love, generations of expertise, and a commitment to producing wines of unparalleled quality.

Founded in 2005 by Mark and Jami Grassi, Grassi Winery is more than just a vineyard—it's a cherished family legacy spanning over two decades. Today, their daughter Cassandra, alongside her husband Miguel Luna, carries on this tradition with pride and finesse. With a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling and still Ribolla Gialla, and Napa Valley's celebrated Sangiovese, Grassi wines embody elegance, vibrancy, and a true sense of place.

Maayan Koschitzky, the creative force behind Grassi Winery's acclaimed wines, is a renowned winemaker from Israel who has made his mark in California. Since 2017, he has led Grassi with innovation and expertise. In addition to his role at Grassi, Maayan partners with Miguel Luna and Pete Richmond in La Pelle Wines.

With a background crafting wine at prestigious estates like Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle, and serving as director of winemaking for Philippe Melka's Atelier Melka, Maayan's talent is undeniable. Recognized as one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in 2019, Maayan continues to shape the future of California winemaking with his passion and skill.

Miguel Luna is a viticultural virtuoso, Miguel's journey from Mexico to California has been one of dedication and innovation. His expertise includes working at Pahlmeyer, Dana Estates, Atelier Melka, and Bordeaux's Chateau de Fieuzal. With accolades including Wine Enthusiast's Viticulturist of the Year, Miguel's expertise in grape growing is the foundation upon which Grassi Winery thrives. The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology appointed him to their Viticulture and Enology Executive Leadership Board in 2021.

Situated just south of the Stags Leap District AVA, Grassi Winery's fourteen-acre property boasts a prime location on Soda Canyon Road. The vineyard's ancient riverbed soil, dominated by Coombs gravelly loam, imparts a distinctive character to the grapes, resulting in wines of exceptional concentration and complexity.

Grassi wines have garnered praise from critics worldwide, with Antonio Galloni of Vinous singling them out as one of his "favorite under-the-radar producers in Napa Valley." With multiple ratings of 94 points and higher, Grassi Winery continues to earn acclaim for their commitment to excellence. These exceptional wines are also found at renowned Michelin-starred restaurants, including SingleThread in Sonoma County. 

2021 is looking to be one of the vintages of the decade. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 95-98 point score, and said: "Two thousand twenty-one is a fabulous vintage in Napa Valley. That’s the good news. The not so good news is that production is down sharply, 30-50% in many cases. The wines have tremendous energy as well as finesse. In tasting, the 2021s show some of the savory intensity of other drought vintages – 2013 and 2014 come to mind – but with more aromatic explosiveness and greater inner sweetness."

Aging: 20 months in French oak barrels, 40% new.

Tasting Notes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Sangiovese. The Mezzo Mezzo is a perfect blend showcasing the softness and fruitiness of Sangiovese integrated with the structure and power of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine provides ample acidity, red and black fruits, and great length on the palate. This harmonization between these two varietals creates a beautiful fruit-forward wine that is accessible now and has some aging potential.

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