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• lemorgan Likes this wine: 91 points

  March 25, 2023 - The 2004 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa is a complex and full-bodied red wine with an intense ruby color. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon. As the wine opens up, aromas of dried fruit and sweet spices emerge, along with a touch of leather and tobacco.
  
  On the palate, this Zinfandel is rich and smooth, with flavors of ripe dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a long and satisfying finish. The wine's acidity is well-balanced, adding freshness and depth to the wine's overall profile.

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• lemorgan Likes this wine: 91 points

  March 25, 2023 - The 2004 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa is a complex and full-bodied red wine with an intense ruby color. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon. A case in 2008 opening #7 tonight was perfect. As the wine opens up, aromas of dried fruit and sweet spices emerge, along with a touch of leather and tobacco.
  
  On the palate, this Zinfandel is rich and smooth, with flavors of ripe dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a long and satisfying finish. The wine's acidity is well-balanced, adding freshness and depth to the wine's overall profile. 16. abv keeps this beauty bound and together.
  
  Yes a bit over the drinking window but with 4 left, im rolling the dice.

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• ChunkHunk Likes this wine: 92 points

  August 9, 2020 - Very smooth. Has aged well. Blackberry, plum jam, honey comb and gasoline notes. Very nice.

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• hanasowner wrote: 94 points

  March 11, 2017 - Sadly my last bottle of four...consumed between November 2006 and March 2017...I think I saved the best for last...simply put, wide open from the first pour with rich dark red and black fruit...thick and viscous, almost Sauternes-like, but not sweet...long finish...our glasses emptied quickly.

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• SimonK Likes this wine: 94 points

  January 14, 2017 - N: Schwarzkirsche, schwarze Johannisbeere, rote Paprika, pfeffer rahbarber
  G: schw. Johannisbeere, graphit, pfeffer, kandis
  Spannender portiger wein

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type Red
• Producer Martinelli
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Giuseppe & Luisa
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

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• In Cellars 310 (37%)
• Consumed 524 (63%)

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