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2003 Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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mflesh wrote: 88 points
December 3, 2021 - Starting to develop a savory note in addition to a lot of black fruit that is showing a bit of age. This wine is not too far over the hill by any means but I do feel that it is probably on the back of the hill about to take the plunge. Weedy, dense, complex red wine. Expected a little more balance here but I definitely wouldn't kick this out of bed for eating crackers. I am really impressed with this wine but wouldn't be the first bottle I would reach for on the second round.
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levinml Does not like this wine: 89 points
June 1, 2016 - Somehow over the last few years I've gotten to dislike the core flavors of Martinelli zins. Same this time. Hot, weird flavors (compared to the other zin big hitters). Maybe it's just me.
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peterk Likes this wine: 94 points
February 21, 2016 - My last bottle. Decanted for 6 hours, re-bottled, then decanted for another 8 hours. The time in the decanter allowed the wine time to integrate and for the fruit to emerge into a concentrated, fat, sweet, juicy, fruity, spicy, delicious wine with a finish that goes on and on. And not a hint of heat despite its 16.5% alcohol. Next stop the 2004!
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SMHalps Likes this wine: 91 points
June 14, 2015 - I was surprised at how much fruit this had left. Lots of power and fruit. Maybe a little port like. It was a big hit with the wine group that I shared it with.
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levinml wrote: 90 points
January 14, 2015 - A reminder of why I'm not buying Martinelli zins anymore. Matter of personal taste, i think. Wine is still in great shape for 12 years old. Given my like of Turley and Carlisle, this is different in that almost all the Martinellis I've had are jammier, hotter and have a plummy taste. Not a profile I'm enjoying. Just me.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)(Martinelli Vineyards Zinfandel Russian River Valley Jackass Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Martinelli
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Jackass Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 198 (41%)
- Consumed 287 (59%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
83% Like It 6 votes
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- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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