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The Greatest Napa White Values.
All Four Massicans, In Stock.
Dan Petroski’s Mediterranean-inspired whites: the Annia and Gemina blends at 94 points from James Suckling, the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay at 95 from Suckling and Wine Review Online.
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A Personal Note
Dear Artisans,
In August I wrote to you about two Massican whites, the 2025 Annia and Gemina. Today all four of Dan Petroski’s whites are on our shelves: the Annia, the Sauvignon Blanc, the Gemina and the Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay.
Napa’s Only White-Wine Label
Decanter’s Jonathan Cristaldi tells the story in one line: “Founded in 2009 by Dan Petroski, formerly of Larkmead, Massican remains Napa Valley’s only white-wine-only label.”
Petroski, he writes, “marries his Italian roots with Californian terroir”, and the wines “are celebrated for their freshness, mineral clarity, and Mediterranean flair.” Think Friuli and the coast of southern Italy, made from Napa and Sonoma vineyards.
Four Times In Wine Spectator’s Top 100
Wine Spectator has put Massican in its Top 100 four times: the 2017 Annia at #86 of 2018, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc at #32 of 2021, the 2022 Annia at #72 of 2024 and the 2024 Annia at #32 of 2025. Wine Enthusiast has listed Massican in its Top 100 four times as well.
The 2025 Annia has already earned 94 from James Suckling (“Tangy, brilliant, light-bodied and fresh at 11.8% alcohol”) and 92 from Wine Spectator: “Sleek and refreshing.”
The Two New Arrivals
The Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay comes from one of California’s most famous Chardonnay sites, founded by Larry Hyde in Carneros in 1979, from Musqué-clone and old-Wente parcels planted between 1979 and 1992. James Suckling gave the 2025 95: “A brilliant, bracing, almost electric wine.” Wine Spectator counts just 606 cases.
The Sauvignon Blanc is Petroski’s tip of the hat to Friuli: lime zest, green tea and cut grass, then yuzu, ginger and lemongrass. Suckling has the 2025 at 93, and Antonio Galloni called the 2024 “one of the best wines I have tasted from Massican.”
On The Best Wine Lists
Massican’s Sauvignon Blanc held a by-the-glass spot at The French Laundry for ten straight years, and you’ll find the Annia on the lists at La Toque and Michelin-starred The Village Pub today.
James Tran
Artisan Wine & Spirits
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Why This Matters
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Napa’s only white-wine-only label. Founded in 2009 by Dan Petroski, formerly of Larkmead; his Sauvignon Blanc poured by the glass at The French Laundry for ten years. |
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Four times in Wine Spectator’s Top 100. Most recently the Annia at #72 of 2024 and #32 of 2025. |
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Light on alcohol, big on energy. Annia 11.8%, Gemina 12%, the Hyde Chardonnay 12.8%. |
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All four in stock. Annia $29.97, Sauvignon Blanc $26.99, Gemina $32.99, Hyde Chardonnay $49.97. |
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The Flagship · WS Top 100
2025 Massican Annia.
James Suckling 94. Wine Spectator 92. Decanter (2024) 95. Wine Spectator (2024) 92.
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Massican ‘Annia’ White Blend 2025
California
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94
James Suckling
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92
Wine Spectator
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95
Decanter (2024)
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92
Wine Spectator (2024)
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Massican’s flagship: Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, each harvested and fermented separately in French oak and stainless steel, then blended six weeks before bottling. White flowers, chamomile and honeysuckle; lemon zest, pears and tangerines.
Every review is below, including Wine Spectator’s new 92; the 2024-vintage reviews are labelled.
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James Suckling
94 Points
A floral, crisp and refreshing white blend that’s lifted by great acidity and focused on bright citrus, green-apple and white-flower notes. Tangy, brilliant, light-bodied and fresh at 11.8% alcohol. Made from 44% tocai friulano, 37% ribolla gialla, 13% chardonnay and 6% pinot bianco. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator
92 Points
Sleek and refreshing, with notes of Meyer lemon, Asian pear and crunchy star fruit complemented by floral details of jasmine, lemon blossoms and peony, plus a hint of ylang-ylang and candied ginger on the finish. Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco. Drink now. 3,820 cases made. July 2026
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Decanter · 2024 Vintage
95 Points
The 2024 Massican Annia is a beguiling white blend, lean and layered at just 11.8% ABV, yet richly complex. From the moment it’s poured, a subtle, flinty-smoky reduction greets the nose, leading into fragrant cascades of white flowers, honeysuckle, ripe yellow apple, and poached pear. On the palate, grapefruit emerges with both richness and density, threaded through with sea‑spray salinity—as if pink Himalayan salt had washed the shore—while crisp, zesty acidity brings lift and tension. Sourced from small vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, this flagship Massican blend comprises Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano, Chardonnay, and a touch of Pinot Bianco, all picked and fermented separately in a mix of French oak and stainless steel, before being carefully blended six weeks prior to bottling. Founded in 2009 by Dan Petroski—formerly of Larkmead—Massican remains Napa Valley’s only white-wine–only label. Petroski marries his Italian roots with Californian terroir, and his wines are celebrated for their freshness, mineral clarity, and Mediterranean flair. Jonathan Cristaldi, Aug 2025
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Wine Spectator · 2024 Vintage
92 Points · #32 Top 100 of 2025
Offers a refreshing, distinctive and aromatic mix of lemon blossoms, wildflower honey, marzipan, ripe and salted melon, and apricot. Vibrant acidity keeps the flavors fresh and light on their feet, and a note of wild fennel lingers effortlessly. Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano, Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco. Drink now. 3,164 cases made. MW, Dec 2025
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| Blend |
Tocai Friulano 44%, Ribolla Gialla 37%, Chardonnay 13%, Pinot Bianco 6% |
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11.8% |
| Cellar |
French oak and stainless steel; blended six weeks before bottling |
| Made |
3,820 cases (Wine Spectator) |
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New To The Offer
2025 Massican Sauvignon Blanc.
James Suckling 93. Owen Bargreen 92. Vinous (2024) 94. Wine Spectator (2024) 93.
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Massican Sauvignon Blanc 2025
California · Napa & Sonoma Fruit
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93
James Suckling
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92
Owen Bargreen
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94
Vinous (2024)
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93
Wine Spectator (2024)
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Petroski’s homage to the everyday Sauvignon of Friuli, from Napa and Sonoma vineyards where the days run warmest and the nights coolest, for intensity and freshness.
Every review on our page is below; the 2024-vintage reviews are labelled.
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James Suckling
93 Points
A strongly aromatic, crisp and citrus-driven wine. Light-bodied and quite tangy in acidity, showing grapefruit, kiwis and lime zest with mineral, chalky notes in the finish. Lean, fresh and linear.
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Owen Bargreen
92 Points
The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc comes from several sites in Sonoma and Napa. It is fresh and vibrant with orange peel and Meyer lemon zest alongside wet rock and serious verve on the palate. Light to medium-bodied, with a smooth mouthfeel, enjoy now. Drink 2026-2032.
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Vinous · 2024 Vintage
94 Points
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best wines I have tasted from Massican. Soaring varietal notes make a strong first impression. Deep and heady, the 2024 is a wine of dimension, complexity and class. Tangerine oil, sage, mint, tomato leaf and dried flowers stain the palate. This is so impressive. Antonio Galloni
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Wine Spectator · 2024 Vintage
93 Points
Mouthwatering and intense, there’s plenty to admire in this mix of lemon sherbet, tangerine, dried mango and candied ginger. Details of lemon verbena, lime zest, kumquat and toasted green tea linger on the long, expressive finish.
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| Grape |
Sauvignon Blanc |
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Lime zest, green tea, cut grass |
| Flavors |
Yuzu, ginger, lemongrass |
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The Southern Italian Soul
2025 Massican Gemina.
James Suckling 94. Owen Bargreen 94. Decanter (2024) 94.
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Massican ‘Gemina’ White Blend 2025
California
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94
James Suckling
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94
Owen Bargreen
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94
Decanter (2024)
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Named for Aminea Gemina, the ancient Roman grape of the Massican hills that we know today as Greco. Greco, Falanghina and Fiano, grown in California: ocean spray, verbena and ginger; lemon, lime and nectarine.
Every review on our page is below; the 2024-vintage reviews are labelled.
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James Suckling
94 Points
Full and rich-tasting at first sip, then brilliant in acidity and citrus on the palate. Lots of chalky, mineral, lemon-zest and saline flavors are tight and refreshing. So linear and energetic. Made from 50% greco, 34% falanghina and 16% fiano. Drink now or hold.
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Owen Bargreen
94 Points
The 2025 ’Gemina’ combines Greco and Falanghina with a touch of Fiano. The name is inspired by an ancient varietal that dates back to the first century AD, called Aminea Gemina. This is fat, heady and rich with terrific flavor range. Citrus and tropical fruits mingle well with salty and stony minerals on the palate, with beeswax nuances. Drink 2026-2033.
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Decanter · 2024 Vintage
94 Points
The 2024 Gemina is one of Massican’s most distinctive blends, composed of 49% Falanghina, 45% Greco and 6% Fiano. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel and oak barrels, it was aged for five months in a mix of stainless steel and used French oak. Bright and super lemony, the wine pulses with lime zest and soaring acidity, underscored by oyster-shell minerals and a distinctly savoury, saline edge. Light- to medium-bodied, it carries a lifted energy, layered with white flowers, salted Marcona almonds and a snappy, zippy finish that leaves the palate refreshed and wanting more.
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Greco 50%, Falanghina 34%, Fiano 16% |
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12% |
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Aminea Gemina, the Roman name for Greco |
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New To The Offer · Single Vineyard
2025 Massican Hyde Chardonnay.
Wine Review Online 95. James Suckling 95. Owen Bargreen 94. Wine Spectator 93.
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Massican Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2025
Carneros · Napa Valley
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95
Wine Review Online
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95
James Suckling
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94
Owen Bargreen
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93
Wine Spectator
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A single-vineyard Chardonnay from Musqué-clone and old-Wente parcels at Hyde, fermented and aged in 100% new French oak. Green apple, jasmine and pineapple; lemon curd, nectarine and salty minerality.
All four reviews are below.
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Wine Review Online
95 Points
Sourced from the renowned Hyde Vineyard, this is a Chardonnay defined by precision rather than power, proving that richness and restraint can coexist beautifully. The aromas are immediately inviting, with green apple, jasmine, and ripe pineapple rising effortlessly from the glass. The palate is layered yet focused, unfolding with lemon curd, nectarine, and citrus oil before a vibrant thread of saline minerality carries the wine through a long, polished finish. There’s an understated confidence here. The wine is full-bodied without excess, textured without heaviness, and impeccably composed from start to finish. It captures both Hyde Vineyard’s pedigree and Massican’s signature Mediterranean sensibility. It’s the kind of bottle that somehow always seems to disappear before anyone is ready for it to go empty. Miranda Franco, Jul 2026
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James Suckling
95 Points
A brilliant, bracing, almost electric wine that’s racy in texture, saline and mineral in flavor, and eventually rounded and creamy as it opens in the glass. Unusually high in acidity, very fresh, linear and energetic. Light-bodied at less than 13% alcohol. Drink now or hold.
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Owen Bargreen
94 Points
A great new wine from this famed site, the 2025 ’Hyde’ Chardonnay comes from this historic location in the Carneros district. It is loaded with salty minerality on the palate. Mango and pineapple notes combine with nutty and earthy nuances on the palates with shades of wet rock. The combination of weight, length and finesse is outstanding. Drink 2026-2034.
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Wine Spectator
93 Points
Sleek and intense, with mouthwatering, bright, lip-smacking acidity that acts as the backbone for intense flavors of salted and preserved lemon, yellow apple, and pomelo. Freshly grated ginger, crunchy star fruit and sea salt notes add to the intensity, with touches of white tea and jasmine on the finish. Drink now through 2038. 606 cases made. MaryAnn Worobiec, Jul 2026
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Hyde Vineyard, Carneros (founded 1979) |
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Musqué clone and old Wente, planted 1979 to 1992 |
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100% new French oak |
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12.8% |
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606 cases (Wine Spectator) |
| Drink |
Now to 2038 (Wine Spectator) |
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The Bottom Line
If you love the great Old World whites, these will blow you away.
The Annia is $29.97, the Sauvignon Blanc $26.99, the Gemina $32.99 and the Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay $49.97.
Same energy, same salinity, same mineral clarity as the whites of Friuli and the Italian coast, from Napa and Sonoma vineyards.
Cheers,
— James Tran
Artisan Wine & Spirits
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