The sold-out 2019 MacRostie Sparkling Brut has been recommended by John Mariani in his article, “Wines That Give You Real Bang For The Buck,” on Forbes.com.

Wines That Give You Real Bang For The Buck

Forbes.com

April 6, 2023

John Mariani

“Given their rarity—usually by design—great wines are made to be expensive: the 2019 DRC’s Romanée-Conti is currently selling o $34,000, and it’s nowhere close to being ready to drink. But there are also too many wines whose makers think they should be getting prices above $100 a bottle merely on chutzpah. More sensible vintners know they will sell more good wine when it’s priced more amenably. Here are several that make very good sense and are worth every penny.”

2019 MacRostie Sparkling Brut

“The options for those who don’t want to pay Champagne prices for a fine sparkling wine are now myriad, and MacRostie’s 2019 is testament to advances made in the category. Following her reputation for making highly valued Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen made this cuvée of those two varietals from Sangiacomo Vineyards for the Chardonnay and Thale’s Estate for the Pinot Noir. Nature delivered a fine growing season in Sonoma in 2019, so delicacy could be achieved without sacrificing good fruit. After tirage, the wine was aged for 30 months to develop flavors and aromas. It makes a fine aperitif with just about any first course as well as seafood.” -John Mariani

SOLD OUT

Owen Bargreen recommended three MacRostie wines for OwenBargreen.com.

OwenBargreen.com
 July 2025
 Owen Bargreen

2022 MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard 828 Clone Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap – 94 Points
”A totally dazzling bottling, the 2022 MacRostie ‘Nightwing Vineyard Dijon Clone 828’ Pinot Noir comes from this higher elevation site in the Petaluma Gap. This is rich, velvety and well-structured stuff, offering loamy soil character alongside rich dark fruits, cola and shades of sassafras on the palate. Gorgeous now, enjoy over the next ten years. Drink 2025-2035”

2022 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – 93 Points
”The 2023 ‘Sonoma Coast’ Chardonnay delivers salted peaches and diatomaceous earth on the nose alongside Japanese pear. The palate is filled with texture and underlying minerality with a gorgeous salty edge. Drink 2025-2032”

2024 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 92 Points
”The really good 2023 ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir delivers juicy strawberry and guava fruits alongside salty soils and cranberry on the palate. Medium to full-bodied enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2025-2031”

Clive Pursehouse recommended two MacRostie Nightwing Pinot Noirs on the Decanter website.

Decanter.com

March 2025

Clive Pursehouse

2022 MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard Calera Clone Pinot Noir – 94 Points

“The vineyard sits at 1,200 ft, with this single clone bottling coming from Block 22; this Pinot Noir is big on fruit, with rays of red and blueberry fruits shooting across the aromatics profile with an edge of mint leaf. The palate sets a saline edge with tart raspberries and salted blood orange long and lean on this bright, nearly radiant Pinot Noir.”

2022 MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard Swan Clone Pinot Noir – 93 Points

“The Swan clone for this single clone bottling comes from Block 16 of the Nightwing Vineyard, at 1,200ft of elevation in Sonoma’s Petaluma Gap AVA. Red fruited intensity on the aromas as tart red berries and salty ocean air pop against a backdrop of rose petals and dried mint. The palate is saline to its core. Bright and grippy wild blue fruits are highlighted with a dusty minerality and dried herb finish.”