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2001 Martinelli Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 30
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jhieb Likes this wine: 94 points
October 8, 2023 - At 15.2%, this is a tank. It is starting to show a little age, but is outstanding. Would I know this is a Pinot? Not sure. It is that big. Over three hours, there was very little change in the flavor...which was huge. Very fun at the 22 year mark.
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mike1234 wrote: 78 points
December 15, 2018 - Somewhat oxidized looking cherry color, semi-transparent, no still have some fruit on it medium body, nice acidity, hard to discern much fruit on the palate, acidity but not fruit on the Finish. Probably waited too long to drink this one,
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peterk wrote: 89 points
November 28, 2010 - Seemingly less fruit and length than when I last tried this. Appears a little hot now. Drink up.
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FLI wrote: 78 points
May 30, 2010 - Hard to find the words. Travesty? Frankenstein? Robitussin? An afront to the grape. This type of over-heated style is why I stopped buying Martinelli Pinot.
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peterk wrote: 94 points
May 28, 2010 - Rich and unctious. Lots of fruit with a long finish. A great bottle that has held up really well. Glad that I have three bottles to go, but will now drink up while they're soooo good.
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By Allen Meadows
3rd Quarter, 2006, Issue #23 (link)(Martinelli Winery Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2003, IWC Issue #108 (link)(Martinelli Vineyards Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2001
- Type Red
- Producer Martinelli
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Blue Slide Ridge
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 119 (39%)
- Consumed 183 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerMartinelli
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma Coast
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