2004 Martinelli - Chardonnay Charles Ranch
USA - California - Sonoma - Sonoma Coast
Chardonnay
Still
Still
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Producer Notes
Martinelli Winery is steeped in tradition - the founders were Giuseppe Martinelli and Luisa Vellutini, originally from a village in Tuscany, who eloped as teenagers and landed in Sonoma in 1887. Though resources were scarce, Giuseppe, armed with extensive viticultural knowledge, earned and borrowed enough to purchase a bit of land - the current 60-degree slope which is now known as Jackass Hill... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue
- Issue 126
($40) Crystallized citrus peel and minerals on the nose; brighter than the Woolsey Road example. Then concentrated, chewy and dry, with a firm shape and good supporting spine. Initially tight but ultimately quite generous, with its 15.4% alcohol nicely managed.
- Source
- Wine Advocate
- Issue
- 162
Surprisingly evolved in color (light to medium gold), the 2004 Chardonnay Charles Ranch shows plenty of peach, orange marmalade, and apricot notes that are at odds with the evolved color. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with loads of structure, plenty of intensity, and a long, spicy finish. Stone fruits are clearly apparent in this wine, which responds positively to aeration. It should drink well for 3-5 years. This wine had just been bottled when I tasted it, so I suspect my ratings might be somewhat conservative. Before readers inundate the office with questions, the Martinellis were not happy with the Syrah vineyards in 2004 and did not make any wines.
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