Martinelli - Lolita Ranch Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022 (750ml)
Price: $86.99
| Producer | Martinelli |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 7426 |
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Charming and layered with aromas of fresh-baked strawberry tart, nutmeg, and clove. The palate is bright and juicy, bursting with ripe strawberries and Bing cherries. A well-integrated acidity provides freshness and balance, leading to a vivid pomegranate finish that leaves the mouth watering for more.
Martinelli Description
The Lolita Ranch is located on Martinelli Road in Forestville. The property was part of the original Martinelli Homestead Ranch, belonging to Giuseppe and Luisa Martinelli who purchased the steep, forested land in the late 1800’s. Later, their eldest son Fred sold the parcel to his neighbor, Lolita Young’s mother. Eventually Bob and Lolita Young inherited it, and ran a herd of cattle on the land for many years. Lee Martinelli Jr. and his wife Pamela acquired the property in 1999 from Bob Young after Lolita’s passing, returning it back to the Martinelli estate and to the family’s continuing century-long legacy of viticulture. Lee Jr. decided to name the ranch after Lolita, and planted the steep hillside in 2001.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Stylish and high-toned, with pretty notes of cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis that unfurl over a lacy structure, backed by a full-length drape of potpourri on the perfumed and mineral-tinged finish. Shows ample fruit and a sense of polish through the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points
All the Pinot Noir produced from Martinelli is entirely destemmed. A bright medium red hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch is expressive and lifted in the glass with aromas of fresh raspberries, wild strawberries, rosy perfume, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it retains fantastic freshness and even, refreshing acidity, with a clean finish and fine tannins.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2022 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch Vineyard is bright, punchy and effusive, with tons of Russian River exuberance packed into its mid-weight frame. Sweet red cherry fruit, spice, mint, blood orange and rose petal all meld together effortlessly. The 2022 is a wine of impeccable balance and class. I loved it.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2022 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch has pure aromas of raspberry and strawberry preserves, cinnamon stick, black tea leaves and earth. The light-bodied palate is soft and juicy with detailed, floral flavors and a long finish.
