Best days are behind it, so drink up. Still a very enjoyable wine, but not much of a Pinot Noir profile at this stage. Very rich, Ludens syrup. Still some heat on the finish, so not likely that will change going forward. At the current prices at auction, this wine is well worth it. Not much new stuff at the current price point that can compete.
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Wonderful CA Pinot, our first from Martinelli...rich, dramatic CA Pinot style, yet somewhat mellowed over time such that it matched our cheeses wonderfully. Great structure, crisp finish...at its prime (I would guess) but no signs of going downhill. Enjoy
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1/3/2014 - RAD2626 wrote: 87 Points
Funky nose not surprising given its age. Cloudy and some bricking but still flavors of cherries. Pleasant surprise for this old warhorse.
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10/31/2012 - JimN wrote: 90 Points
Best days are behind it, so drink up. Still a very enjoyable wine, but not much of a Pinot Noir profile at this stage. Very rich, Ludens syrup. Still some heat on the finish, so not likely that will change going forward. At the current prices at auction, this wine is well worth it. Not much new stuff at the current price point that can compete.
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1/18/2010 - sachsen wrote: 94 Points
Fantastic pop and pour. Didn't fade in glass at all after 45 mins. Could probably be opened with satisfaction in 2012.
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3/3/2007 - zoeldar wrote: 94 Points
Wonderful CA Pinot, our first from Martinelli...rich, dramatic CA Pinot style, yet somewhat mellowed over time such that it matched our cheeses wonderfully. Great structure, crisp finish...at its prime (I would guess) but no signs of going downhill. Enjoy
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2/28/2004 - buckeye76 wrote: 92 Points
CHERRIES AND RASPBERRIES IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR WITH OVERTONES OF EARTHINESS AND BARREL ROOM. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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