A very nice Zin from Martinelli. I just love this producer for its classic Sonoma style. Had been open probably 2 hours before I got to it. On the nose and palate, roasted red raspberry preserves, red licorice, touch of brambleberry pie, a little bit of fig. Green olive in the middle. Very substantial weight on this wine. Finished with a substantial black pepper note. Very good acidity. Balanced impeccably from front to back. This wine has a lot going on, and I feel like the structure of this will make it a very nice hold for the next decade.
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Nose of black and red cherry, allspice, spring flowers, and cherry cola, same on the palate, almost big body, very tasty, has greatly improved since last tasted, at its peak drinking now but will easily last another 8 years, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, and a lovely, medium/long finish. Photo uploaded.
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5/22/2023 - mflesh wrote: 93 Points
A very nice Zin from Martinelli. I just love this producer for its classic Sonoma style. Had been open probably 2 hours before I got to it. On the nose and palate, roasted red raspberry preserves, red licorice, touch of brambleberry pie, a little bit of fig. Green olive in the middle. Very substantial weight on this wine. Finished with a substantial black pepper note. Very good acidity. Balanced impeccably from front to back. This wine has a lot going on, and I feel like the structure of this will make it a very nice hold for the next decade.
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12/9/2022 - Butternors wrote: 97 Points
Lovely smooth and dark. Enjoyed with the Sullivans at Alma Nove
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9/28/2022 - bemeyer wrote:
Drinking nicely. Hold last bottle a couple of years
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11/18/2020 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose of black and red cherry, allspice, spring flowers, and cherry cola, same on the palate, almost big body, very tasty, has greatly improved since last tasted, at its peak drinking now but will easily last another 8 years, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, and a lovely, medium/long finish. Photo uploaded.
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3/15/2020 - RobbieC Likes this wine:
Lovely!
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