Rating 93
Style White
Blend , Pinot Gris / Grigio, Roter Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2020
Appellation
ABV 12%
Price $43.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-06-12

Perfect For

Drinking Outside the Lines, Sounding Like A Wine Pro, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner , Pinot Gris / Grigio

Tomac Marany 2020 Review

The Tomac family has been making wine in the region Plešivica in central Croatia for over a century. The winery exclusively sources from family-owned vineyards in a uniquely positioned on south-facing amphitheaters on the region's rolling hills. The Tomacs have always farmed sustainably, but began judiciously applying biodynamics to their agriculture in 2018. This type of farming comes through in this earthy skin-contact blend. It has a distinct cognac-like characteristic, with some caramel and cumin in the background. The palate is dry and balanced with mild fruit and great acidity. That dryness does take away from some fruit depth, but it doesn’t matter because this wine is so damn balanced.

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Tomac Marany 2020
The Tomac family has been making wine in the region Plešivica in central Croatia for over a century. The winery exclusively sources from family-owned vineyards in a uniquely positioned on south-facing amphitheaters on the region's rolling hills. The Tomacs have always farmed sustainably, but began judiciously applying biodynamics to their agriculture in 2018. This type of farming comes through in this earthy skin-contact blend. It has a distinct cognac-like characteristic, with some caramel and cumin in the background. The palate is dry and balanced with mild fruit and great acidity. That dryness does take away from some fruit depth, but it doesn’t matter because this wine is so damn balanced.

Reviewed On: 06-12-2023
93
POINTS
Tomac Marany 2020
The Tomac family has been making wine in the region Plešivica in central Croatia for over a century. The winery exclusively sources from family-owned vineyards in a uniquely positioned on south-facing amphitheaters on the region's rolling hills. The Tomacs have always farmed sustainably, but began judiciously applying biodynamics to their agriculture in 2018. This type of farming comes through in this earthy skin-contact blend. It has a distinct cognac-like characteristic, with some caramel and cumin in the background. The palate is dry and balanced with mild fruit and great acidity. That dryness does take away from some fruit depth, but it doesn’t matter because this wine is so damn balanced.

Reviewed On: 06-12-2023