This was much better than previous bottles of Martinelli chard I've had. This bottle had that rich buttery, oaky overtone you expect, but also had some smoky banana, orange peel, and peaches. Nice acidity was also present to help balance the butter and oak. I'll have to try some other bottles of martinelli chard now since this one was pretty darn good.
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Purchased from winery on release & cellared. Very closed at first, opening up beautifully to reveal a balance of lemon/butter (think pound cake), lovely acidity and earthy notes - think just a hint of mushrooms. Likely still a year or two off of peak.
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11/10/2012 - jonradus wrote: 91 Points
This was much better than previous bottles of Martinelli chard I've had. This bottle had that rich buttery, oaky overtone you expect, but also had some smoky banana, orange peel, and peaches. Nice acidity was also present to help balance the butter and oak. I'll have to try some other bottles of martinelli chard now since this one was pretty darn good.
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5/26/2012 - Richard M wrote: 93 Points
Purchased from winery on release & cellared. Very closed at first, opening up beautifully to reveal a balance of lemon/butter (think pound cake), lovely acidity and earthy notes - think just a hint of mushrooms. Likely still a year or two off of peak.
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5/30/2011 - gmat5497 wrote: 91 Points
Didn't know Martinelli made such outstanding Chardonnay. Very full bodied. Excellent.
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4/24/2011 - bonedoc wrote: 91 Points
Thick, buttery ripe fruits. Still plenty of fruit, not much acidity.
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3/30/2011 - Porchino wrote: 93 Points
a fntastic chard held up 5 years
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