Battely’s 2005 Marsanne has an evolved, honey-glazed apricot nose with supporting scents of butterscotch, bacon fat and hay. The palate is just slightly lacking in acidity but there’s a fair bit of complexity with some nice savory flavors coming through. The finish is long with an interesting musky/earthy character. Drink it now. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 782-9095