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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.6 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jnkienlen on 4/2/2018: Seemed past time. (1315 views) | | | Tasted by tktul on 1/9/2016 & rated 95 points: Upon initial opening the barrel flavors were very strong, but after just a few minutes (maybe 10) it had mellowed and revealed the wine that I remember this being when I bought it 6 years ago. Full bodied for a pinot with lots of fruit flavor and balanced by just enough earthiness. Paired excellently with our salmon. (2096 views) | | | Tasted by gmat5497 on 11/4/2013 & rated 92 points: Excellent as usual. Full bodied. (2902 views) | | | Tasted by gmat5497 on 10/13/2013 & rated 92 points: Full bodied and well balanced (2729 views) | | | Tasted by gmat5497 on 9/29/2013 & rated 92 points: Very nice. Robust for a pinot but well put together (2726 views) | | | Tasted by rdsboca on 4/10/2013 & rated 85 points: These wines are just not my style any more. There were no flaws in the fruit but the heat on this wine just made it totally unfun to drink. High octane pinots aren't my thing and have gone by the wayside with high octane Aussie shiraz for me. (2290 views) | | | Tasted by gmat5497 on 4/5/2013 & rated 92 points: Very fruit forward. Excellent as usual (1752 views) | | | Tasted by walkerjfw on 3/29/2013 & rated 92 points: See prior note - this bottle put on some weight from prior tasting. More spice on the nose than last bottle. Palate of ripe red fruits, earth, raspberry, strawberry cola. Last bottle, too bad, i think this will add complexity in next few years.
Martinelli is a classic, reliable producer from this region (1071 views) | | | Tasted by bemeyer on 12/31/2012 & rated 91 points: Nice berries with classic Martinelli finish. Should continue to invlove ove rht enext year or so (1107 views) | | | Tasted by mrmedoes on 12/28/2012 & rated 93 points: Martinelli pinots have quickly established themselves as favorites of mine due to the outstanding finish and heavier weight versus a more Burgundian example. The Lolita Ranch seems to lean slightly (and I mean slightly) more towards burgundy versus Moonshine or similar. A great bottle of wine that is drinking great right now, but seems like another year or two could put it over the top. (1243 views) | | | Tasted by jeagle on 11/26/2012 & rated 93 points: Decanted 2 hours prior to tasting. Nose of red fruits and earth, but then the Burgundian is no more. Forward raspberry/cherry fruit, viscous, mouthcoating, with leather and even tar emerging at the finish held together by excellent structure. A forceful California pinot that I found to be delicious. (1382 views) | | | Tasted by gjv115 on 11/18/2012: A good wine. very good. needed time to open. I think it has lots of life left. (1080 views) | | | Tasted by cweiss on 9/27/2012: Stewed tomatoes. Disgusting. I hated the style of the 5/3/12 but I think this one must have been somehow impaired. (1212 views) | | | Tasted by cweiss on 5/3/2012: From a 375. Overripe, sweet, sense of thickness. Could use more acid. The anti-Burgundy. But I'm ignorant about such a wine; will it get better with age or just fall apart? (1511 views) | | | Tasted by Fishboy on 4/8/2012 & rated 88 points: Very good pinot. (1500 views) | | | Tasted by walkerjfw on 4/7/2012 & rated 89 points: A little hot when first opened, softens up after about an hour. Bright red cherry, earthy finish classic Martinellli, California-style Pinot. (1550 views) | | | Tasted by Scharin on 12/11/2011 & rated 92 points: Earthy nose, predominantly shiitake with some dark fruits. Viscous mouthfeel. Rich taste profile with cherry on the front, finishing with strong mocha and a touch of leather. (1478 views) | | | Tasted by rdsboca on 6/2/2011 & rated 91 points: Pinot night at Wave 2700
Muted nose. Smooth, round creamy mid palate. Blackberry and some bright red cherry. Not overly sweet but some brown sugar on finish (1844 views) | | | Tasted by shaferguy91 on 1/8/2011 & rated 92 points: Decanted 1 hour. (1889 views) | | | Tasted by beezer6 on 11/13/2010 & rated 91 points: Pinot Days 2010 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): Big and jammy. Fruit driven. Big and rich. Delicious. (2818 views) | | | Tasted by AZ Cat on 10/16/2010: (3) Drank at cabin with Bob & Dennis for Monica’s 40th birthday. Much like at the tasting room Monica liked this better than I did, although I didn’t think it was bad. Bob & Dennis loved it too. (2088 views) | | | Tasted by AZ Cat on 7/25/2010: (3) Tasted at winery. Monica liked this far more than I did. More California-styled than Burgundy. I didn’t think this showed nearly as much as the Bondi Home Ranch, but perhaps it just needs a little more time. (2048 views) | | | Tasted by SJ05 on 7/3/2010 & rated 88 points: Drank a 2006 and 2007. The 2006 was much smoother, with a longer finish, the 2007 was more sharp, not near as good. (2241 views) | | | Tasted by twoamps on 5/25/2010 & rated 93 points: Really nice, typical martinelli pinot. cherry fruit but not veering into cherry cola territory. Nice backbone and some depth. Really good. (652 views) | | | Tasted by gmat5497 on 2/2/2010 & rated 91 points: Typical Martinelli. Full of fruit, balanced, bold. Loved it. (2415 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144
(Martinelli Vineyards Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Martinelli Producer website
All of the Martinelli Estate vineyards are farmed by Lee Martinelli, Sr., and sons Lee, Jr., and George Martinelli. The wines are made by our winemaker, Helen Turley, and assistant winemaker, Bryan Kvamme. These handcrafted wines are un-fined, un-filtered, neither cold nor heat stabilized and may contain naturally occurring sediment.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Lolita Ranch Details on weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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