I have never aged a Martinelli Pinot Noir for anywhere near this long. So I was interested to see how it developed. The color is certainly suggestive of a young wine as is the nose. It is only on the palate where the forward fruit has been tamed somewhat. I am not really sensing a whole lot of secondary characteristics which bodes well for a long future ahead. This tends to prove to me that wines that are rich and alcoholic in their youth can indeed age. However, I’m not sure I’m enjoying this more than I would have in it’s youth. I wish I had another bottle to age another 10 years to compare. 5-13-16-8: 92/100
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Absolutely beautiful right now. The maroon color let you know that it is an older vintage but the flavors are still magnificent. Completely smooth but with dark cherry fruits, olive tapenade. No tart red fruits remain. Just a hint of caramel. Absolutely gorgeous. Drink it now and dont risk letting it sit any longer. A special Pinot
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5/3/2024 - MicklethePickle wrote: 92 Points
I have never aged a Martinelli Pinot Noir for anywhere near this long. So I was interested to see how it developed. The color is certainly suggestive of a young wine as is the nose. It is only on the palate where the forward fruit has been tamed somewhat. I am not really sensing a whole lot of secondary characteristics which bodes well for a long future ahead. This tends to prove to me that wines that are rich and alcoholic in their youth can indeed age. However, I’m not sure I’m enjoying this more than I would have in it’s youth. I wish I had another bottle to age another 10 years to compare. 5-13-16-8: 92/100
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2/2/2024 - Bill Johnson wrote: 96 Points
Absolutely beautiful right now. The maroon color let you know that it is an older vintage but the flavors are still magnificent. Completely smooth but with dark cherry fruits, olive tapenade. No tart red fruits remain. Just a hint of caramel. Absolutely gorgeous. Drink it now and dont risk letting it sit any longer. A special Pinot
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6/6/2023 - roasted hill wrote: flawed
Affected by cork taint.
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4/10/2022 - Thief Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very sweet, cotton candy-like flavors of black cherry and baking spices. A delightful example of CA pinot.
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4/4/2022 - Dine&Vine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Mflesh’s comments are spot on. Great Pinot drinking experience.
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