2023 Mari Vineyards 'Troglodyte Bianco' White Blend Old Mission Peninsula

Winemaker Notes: Pinot Grigio forms the base of this wine, balancing crisp green apple against the softness of lees aging in a 1200L Stück. Bright Sauvignon Blanc shines with juicy grapefruit and citrus flavor, while herbaceous Grüner Veltliner provides supporting structure. Not trying for showy aromatics, we instead created a balanced, interesting blend—suitable for any occasion. We suggest pairing with Thai cucumber salad, pasta primavera, or seafood paella. For a summer appetizer, try puff pastry topped with goat cheese, asparagus, & lemon zest.

Troglodyte, meaning ‘cave dweller’, is a humorous take on our production staff, who spend much of their time working in our wine caves. Troglodyte wines are based on the idea that blends can be more interesting than the sum of their parts. Winemaker Sean O’Keefe took inspiration from the white wines of Northeastern Italy, utilizing varieties grown on Old Mission Peninsula for our example.