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White
2004 Martinelli Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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Areschnabel Likes this wine: 87 points
August 13, 2021 - Lost in the cellar series. Used the double prong cork extractor, the cork was intact with a coating of tartrate. Amber yellow color. Initial whiff of cork rapidly dissipated. Still drinkable, with vanilla/oak notes, and canned pears in syrup. Coconut in the nose and finish. Not young, not bad.
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bkc1428 Likes this wine: 93 points
December 22, 2020 - This was shockingly good. Bought it based on a friend's recommendation, but honestly did not hold out hope for it. Straight up butterscotch, toasted hazelnuts, marzipan, bruleed bananas, clotted cream, and just enough acidity to keep it balanced. Not sure it would get better, but I would be shocked if anyone was still holding on to this.
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fbbjim Does not like this wine:
November 20, 2013 - Done. Nothing left but sweet juice with no bite at all
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burris wrote:
September 2, 2011 - lots of butterscotch on the nose when popped, this opened up to be very creamy and "drenched in caramel" it was very nice but didn't have enough acid to be great
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bvanbower wrote: 88 points
December 10, 2010 - Same as last bottle, golden color, weak nose and seems to be fading quickly.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2006, IWC Issue #126 (link)(Martinelli Vineyards Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
12/31/2012 (link) 86 points(Martinelli Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch) Light golden yellow color; sweet butter, popcorn butter, rum butter nose; rich, mature, buttery, buttered rum palate, flat due to lack of acidity; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type White
- Producer Martinelli
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Zio Tony Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 92 (31%)
- Consumed 199 (68%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
67% Like It 3 votes
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- ProducerMartinelli
- VarietyChardonnay
- VineyardZio Tony Ranch
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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