Wine Doctrine
2012

Martinelli Syrah Zio Tony Ranch "Gianna Marie"

Tasted 25 August 2018 Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

A little bit of biting heat and some spice swirl around the red-purple core fruit. Clamped and linear in its current state. Some swirling in the glass helped, but it was showing some youthful tension that shortened the…

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2015

Martinelli Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Much more fruit-driven than the 2013 Bondi Pinot, with ripe red raspberry and cherry notes. A good delivery of flavor; a bit simple across the board, especially when compared to the more earthy and…

Reviewed 25 August 2018
2013

Martinelli Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Vineyard

Sonoma County · Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Earthy black and red cherry, citrus rind, mushroom, tree bark, smoke, black Darjeeling tea, and some sea salt. A complex and deliberate delivery, with medium weight mid-palate and agreeable intensity…

Reviewed 25 August 2018
2014

Martinelli Chardonnay Sea Ridge Meadow Three Sisters Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Vibrant and focused, the Three Sisters delivered its yellow citrus and white stone fruit flavors with notable purpose. More exacting and Burgundian than the rounder 2014 Lolita served before it; the…

Reviewed 25 August 2018
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