April 2, 2018 - Seemed past time.
January 9, 2016 - 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.
November 4, 2013 - Excellent as usual. Full bodied.
October 13, 2013 - Full bodied and well balanced
September 29, 2013 - Very nice. Robust for a pinot but well put together
April 10, 2013 - 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.
April 5, 2013 - Very fruit forward. Excellent as usual
March 29, 2013 - 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
December 31, 2012 - Nice berries with classic Martinelli finish. Should continue to invlove ove rht enext year or so
December 28, 2012 - 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.