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White
2012 Martinelli Chardonnay Bella Vigna
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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kkleg Likes this wine: 94 points
October 21, 2019 - Very unique nose that shows a nice, earthy funk I usually associate with red Burgundy. Beautifully balanced palate, showing good fruit and perfectly rounded oak.
This is one of the most subtle, perfect California Chards I’ve had in a long time. Probably has another year or so of life left, but it is fantastic now if you prefer nuanced, non-oak bombs. -
d11fws wrote: 93 points
July 13, 2018 - Still vibrant, with mature notes of melon, lime, and apricot. Nice finish. Very characteristic of nicely aged Martinelli Chardonnay
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VlgJeff wrote: 89 points
June 20, 2017 - PnP. Showed better than the Three Sisters Chard had last night due to better acidity. A nice medium to plus mouthfeel, with tastes of oak, and a good bit of stone fruits. Not as "fat" as the Three Sisters, but could have benefitted from a bit more acidity. Should hold for several years
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type White
- Producer Martinelli
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Bella Vigna
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 36 (23%)
- Consumed 124 (78%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerMartinelli
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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