Martinelli Lolita Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Martinelli
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Sonoma
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2023
Sku	13648
Size	750ml

 

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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.

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 with four different grape varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch features vibrant aromas of raspberry, strawberry, rose petal, tea leaves, tangerine peel and bitters. The medium-bodied palate is expressive and spicy with crunchy, detailed flavors and well-integrated new oak spice. It’s framed by silky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, ethereal finish. 331 cases were made.  Drink 2038-2043.