The Iliad, our white Rhône-style blend, begins with a bright perfume of honeysuckle and acacia flowers and continues its tale with undertones of sandalwood and herbs. With elegance and harmony, this succulent beauty flaunts good acidity, concentration and balance while serving up flavors of apricots and a hint of citrus. The long, clean finish offers a structured minerality with a hint of tannin and cream. An epic poem if we’ve ever tasted one.
2020 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
Specs
Blend: 52% Marsanne, 39% Roussanne, 9% Viognier
Appellation: California
Harvest: September 9th - 10th, 2020
Picked at 25 Brix
Vineyard: Naggiar & Steinbeck
Fermentation: 95% Barrel Fermented, aged 6 months, 30% New French Oak, 5% Stainless Fermented
Fermentation: 95% Barrel Fermented, aged 6 months, 30% New French Oak 5%, Stainless Fermented
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.45
TA: .52
Production: 358 cases
Bottled: July 10th, 2020
Release Date: Fall 2021
What’s Included
6-bottles:
3x - 2020 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
3x - 2019 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
Case:
6x - 2020 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
6x - 2019 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $450/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery: Miner Family Winery
Owners: Dave & Emily Miner
Founded: 1998
Location: Napa Valley
Miner is a dynamic family-owned winery tucked along the eastern hills of the Oakville appellation in the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner, Miner Family Winery crafts reserve-style wines by sourcing fruit from Napa Valley and other specially selected California vineyards.
Our winemaking team uses a combination of old world winemaking techniques and modern technology to make wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or “terroir” where specific varietals grow best. This fusion of superb vineyard sites and thoughtful winemaking allows Miner to deliver elegant, expressive wines.
We have sought and secured a number of vineyard sites, but only those allowing complete farming control. It is this level of detail and control, from vine to wine, that ensures a wine’s consistency and quality. Our relationships with these owners and farmers are paramount to all we do. Each wine is crafted in a style to encapsulate the distinctive elements and the indelible fingerprints of their respective vineyards. This combination of excellent vineyard sites along with passionate and thoughtful winemaking provides the necessary components for creating profoundly joyful wines.
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Miner The Iliad White Wine - $40 = 26.66%
A pleasant surprise sprang up from my Inbox – the dual notification that I had incoming wine – from Terry and UPS! A little on the short notice spectrum – Tuesday for a Thursday midnight Rat report, trying to find a UPS shipping point as I would not be at home during delivery window, monitoring delivery status, etc., but hey, it’s for a good cause!
I opened the box as soon as I got back in the car – DW was driving. The surprise expands! The box reveals
Miner Vineyards – 2019 The Iliad, California white wine blend
I was fortunate enough to visit Miner Family Winery many years ago, and they are a significant representative of the Napa Valley portfolio of suppliers. And for a good reason – they make good wine! (I mean, what else is there??).
The label reveals no information on blend, only tasting notes (which are on point!). Website reveals a 14.6% ACV, which was evident. Blend: for the 2020 year: 52% Marsanne, 39% Roussanne, 9% Viognier. Nice combo!!
I put it into the refrigerator as soon as we arrived home, anticipating a cheese and charcuterie tray pairing with this, kind of a no-brainer stab at a decent pairing with no knowledge of the wine’s flavors and nuances. As with all good white wines, temperature can make all the difference, so I geared my review with different temperature points.
After 2 hours, the food demand won, and I poured a small glass –
I would call it a straw color – definitely stronger than a Sauvignon Blanc, but not the heavy yellow of an oaky Chardonnay.
It registered at 59 degrees. For my preference, that was a bit warm – but not off-putting. DW declared that it was definitely too warm, and declined any comment at this temperature. Back to the fridge!
Thursday night’s menu presented no adequate menu options, so it was stand-alone evaluation for the review.
Pulled from the fridge at 39 degrees, it’s definitely too cold. Nose and flavors are muted, acidic qualities are forward, mineral components are predominant. Need to wait….
44 degrees – it’s starting to shine! Soft floral notes present themselves front and center, with a slight flavor of apricots, and a hint of citrus. Slightly oaky. The acidic nature is more balanced, allowing for some bolder food pairings of Asian, sushi, chili bean sauce, fresh green salads, al fredo, etc.
50 degrees is the sweet spot – it’s turning into a quite elegant glass of wine, to complement a range of pairings, or sipping on its own. Acidic qualities are now muted, minerality is subtle but….there! – making for some awesome mouth feel not normally described for a white wine, and an interesting symphony of taste and structure.
It’s much too elegant for a porch pounder – it demands a food accompaniment.
It’s midnight, and I’m just now able to see pricing. This is a steal!! Website shows a suggested retail at $40. For a non-traditional, nicely nuanced white blend, it’s a no-brainer to jump on this!
Miner The Iliad White Wine
Tasting Notes
2020 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
Specs
2019 Miner The Iliad White Wine, California
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $450/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Mar 30 - Tuesday, Mar 31
Miner The Iliad White Wine
6 bottles for $74.99 $12.50/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $109.99 $9.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2019 Miner The Iliad White Wine
2020 Miner The Iliad White Wine
Previous offer:
1/10/25
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Miner The Iliad White Wine - $40 = 26.66%
A pleasant surprise sprang up from my Inbox – the dual notification that I had incoming wine – from Terry and UPS! A little on the short notice spectrum – Tuesday for a Thursday midnight Rat report, trying to find a UPS shipping point as I would not be at home during delivery window, monitoring delivery status, etc., but hey, it’s for a good cause!
I opened the box as soon as I got back in the car – DW was driving. The surprise expands! The box reveals
Miner Vineyards – 2019 The Iliad, California white wine blend
I was fortunate enough to visit Miner Family Winery many years ago, and they are a significant representative of the Napa Valley portfolio of suppliers. And for a good reason – they make good wine! (I mean, what else is there??).
The label reveals no information on blend, only tasting notes (which are on point!). Website reveals a 14.6% ACV, which was evident. Blend: for the 2020 year: 52% Marsanne, 39% Roussanne, 9% Viognier. Nice combo!!
I put it into the refrigerator as soon as we arrived home, anticipating a cheese and charcuterie tray pairing with this, kind of a no-brainer stab at a decent pairing with no knowledge of the wine’s flavors and nuances. As with all good white wines, temperature can make all the difference, so I geared my review with different temperature points.
After 2 hours, the food demand won, and I poured a small glass –
I would call it a straw color – definitely stronger than a Sauvignon Blanc, but not the heavy yellow of an oaky Chardonnay.
It registered at 59 degrees. For my preference, that was a bit warm – but not off-putting. DW declared that it was definitely too warm, and declined any comment at this temperature. Back to the fridge!
Thursday night’s menu presented no adequate menu options, so it was stand-alone evaluation for the review.
Pulled from the fridge at 39 degrees, it’s definitely too cold. Nose and flavors are muted, acidic qualities are forward, mineral components are predominant. Need to wait….
44 degrees – it’s starting to shine! Soft floral notes present themselves front and center, with a slight flavor of apricots, and a hint of citrus. Slightly oaky. The acidic nature is more balanced, allowing for some bolder food pairings of Asian, sushi, chili bean sauce, fresh green salads, al fredo, etc.
50 degrees is the sweet spot – it’s turning into a quite elegant glass of wine, to complement a range of pairings, or sipping on its own. Acidic qualities are now muted, minerality is subtle but….there! – making for some awesome mouth feel not normally described for a white wine, and an interesting symphony of taste and structure.
It’s much too elegant for a porch pounder – it demands a food accompaniment.
It’s midnight, and I’m just now able to see pricing. This is a steal!! Website shows a suggested retail at $40. For a non-traditional, nicely nuanced white blend, it’s a no-brainer to jump on this!
PANS! GLANDS! CRAYONS! AWESOME!