Popped and poured. All the hallmarks of a Martinelli zin; high alcohol but not exactly "hot;" full color and body; ripe fruit just short of sweet; voluptuous, low acid, candied. I used to be a huge fan of these wines, but over the many years since I first tasted these wines, I have come to prefer less in-your-face wines with more nuance and subtlety. Still, for fans of the style, this hits the sweet spot. 5-12-16-8: 91/100.
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Opened last night. The famous Martinelli style on display, ripe fruit, high extract, full, rich body and high alcohol, with the last of these somehow not showing overly excessive heat. Almost like candy on the nose. 4-13-16-8: 91/100.
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11/18/2023 - tc from santee wrote: flawed
This is a fabulous wine. Maybe a little hot, but that’s a Martinelli Zinfandel for you🍷
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1/6/2023 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Red cherry, raspberry and bramble. Potent, high octane, very much in the Martinelli style - and very good!
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12/18/2022 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 91 Points
Popped and poured. All the hallmarks of a Martinelli zin; high alcohol but not exactly "hot;" full color and body; ripe fruit just short of sweet; voluptuous, low acid, candied. I used to be a huge fan of these wines, but over the many years since I first tasted these wines, I have come to prefer less in-your-face wines with more nuance and subtlety. Still, for fans of the style, this hits the sweet spot. 5-12-16-8: 91/100.
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10/31/2022 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened last night. The famous Martinelli style on display, ripe fruit, high extract, full, rich body and high alcohol, with the last of these somehow not showing overly excessive heat. Almost like candy on the nose. 4-13-16-8: 91/100.
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