Wine Doctrine
2010

Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard

Tasted 25 August 2018 Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

A powerful and spicy Zinfandel, with a decent push of power and tannic fortitude washing over the wild blackberry and black pepper notes. Thankfully, this steers away from being jammy or overly fruity (as some more…

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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…

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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…

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2014

Martinelli Chardonnay Lolita Ranch

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Plush, round, ripe, and fruity, the 2014 Lolita delivers all the goods up front with a straightforward hit of ripe yellow citrus, lemon curd, lemon butter, glycol, and vanilla notes. A little simple…

Reviewed 25 August 2018
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