We are big Martinelli fans and this one is an example of why... big and full, but super smooth, fully ripe and a pleasure to drink. A wine for real Zin lovers :)
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Lighter color for a Zin. Tons of berry and rhubarb on the nose, with a hint of spice. Blackberries and strawberries on the palate, with notes of cardamom and vanilla. Clings to the glass, but finishes a tad short. This might be one of the biggest still wines I’ve ever had at 16.6% ABV, but it doesn’t seem that high. Drink now or hold for another 3+ years.
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Dense nose of black cherry and plum - a bit of blueberry in there as well; palate almost an exact mirror, but throw in a bit of stewed rhubarb; oak present on the long finish but mixes in with the acid from the rhubarb; warms up everything with a 16% weigh in. 2017 is drinking well right now, really excellent 93-94
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I had a bottle of this a few months ago and enjoyed it. Not sure if this bottle was bad..... lots of cigar tastes, no smoothness..... but didn't taste bad, if that makes sense. No matter, I didn't are for it. We have one more bottle - hope that one is better
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At Martinelli today, nose of red cherry, black cherry, spring flowers, black pepper, and allspice, same on the palate, showing very well today, big body, mouth filling fruit, very tasty, rich fruit, needs 4 years to peak, lovely concentration, good acid, and a long finish.
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4/20/2024 - seijaro Likes this wine: 94 Points
We are big Martinelli fans and this one is an example of why... big and full, but super smooth, fully ripe and a pleasure to drink. A wine for real Zin lovers :)
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12/29/2023 - WineGuyFL Likes this wine: 94 Points
Last bottle. This has been a great wine. Still drinking very well.
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11/11/2023 - kkleg Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lighter color for a Zin. Tons of berry and rhubarb on the nose, with a hint of spice. Blackberries and strawberries on the palate, with notes of cardamom and vanilla. Clings to the glass, but finishes a tad short. This might be one of the biggest still wines I’ve ever had at 16.6% ABV, but it doesn’t seem that high. Drink now or hold for another 3+ years.
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3/10/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent Zin! Love Martinelli’s bold but smooth style!
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4/18/2021 - nkirsch Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big, fruity, a bit jammy, full flavor. What I would expect from a Zin. Can go a lot longer which might mellow it a bit, which would be ok too
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3/5/2021 - EpochMD Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dense nose of black cherry and plum - a bit of blueberry in there as well; palate almost an exact mirror, but throw in a bit of stewed rhubarb; oak present on the long finish but mixes in with the acid from the rhubarb; warms up everything with a 16% weigh in. 2017 is drinking well right now, really excellent 93-94
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10/7/2020 - RobbieC Likes this wine:
Lovely. Bold fruit and full of allspice.
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3/28/2020 - Pinkflash Does not like this wine:
I had a bottle of this a few months ago and enjoyed it. Not sure if this bottle was bad..... lots of cigar tastes, no smoothness..... but didn't taste bad, if that makes sense. No matter, I didn't are for it. We have one more bottle - hope that one is better
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3/18/2020 - docjlab wrote: 91 Points
Fruity and full. Still young. Very heady
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3/17/2020 - ealbark1 wrote: 90 Points
Hint of pepper. Strawberry and spice. Drinks well even if this young.
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2/14/2020 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
At Martinelli today, nose of red cherry, black cherry, spring flowers, black pepper, and allspice, same on the palate, showing very well today, big body, mouth filling fruit, very tasty, rich fruit, needs 4 years to peak, lovely concentration, good acid, and a long finish.
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1/8/2020 - WineGuyFL Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking well......consistent with Martinelli Zins from past vintages. Deep, dark and with a lot going on, but too overly fruity.
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8/21/2019 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light in color, but with intense red fruit notes. Some nice floral overtones.
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