Martinelli
Lolita Ranch Zinfandel
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
White pepper on red fruit, very nice
White pepper on red fruit, very nice
Aug 10th, 2018After a glass poured from Coravin about a year ago, and then kept in bottle, this one has some rather serious longevity, this one was initially all about mint, herb spices, and green pepper with a strong black pepper finish. As this one sat in the glass, much more of a ripe, red fruit emerged. This one is way better with food than without. I'd easily say that this one is a 93 with food, but without food I think that a clove and kind of an herbal note kind of takes over this wine and lowers the rating. I think this wine will integrate further over the next few years, and really is still quite stiff on the finish.
After a glass poured from Coravin about a year ago, and then kept in bottle, this one has some rather serious longevity, this one was initially all about mint, herb spices, and green pepper with a strong black pepper finish. As this one sat in the glass, much more of a ripe, red fruit emerged. This one is way better with food than without. I'd easily say that this one is a 93 with food, but without food I think that a clove and kind of an herbal note kind of takes over this wine and lowers the rating. I think this wine will integrate further over the next few years, and really is still quite stiff on the finish.
Jun 12th, 2018
Birthday present from Erik and Brenna. Very good!
Birthday present from Erik and Brenna. Very good!
Jun 30th, 2017
Rollie had this 9 years ago
Rollie had this 9 years ago
Aug 4th, 2015
