2016 Pinot Noir Bondi Ranch
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Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch gives a nose of dried mulberries, crushed black raspberries and blueberry compote with hints of underbrush, lavender, rose hip tea and Chinese five spice. Full-bodied, super rich and super spicy in the mouth, it features a velvety texture and lively sparks of freshness to beautifully support the generous fruit, finishing long and fragrant. 764 cases produced.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch emerges from the coolest site Martinelli works with. The colder microclimate yields a Pinot with distinctly floral/savory overtones. Rose petal, lavender, mint, game, smoke, earthiness and tobacco are all beautifully delineated throughout. A closing burst of acid perks up the finish in a complex, multi-dimensional Pinot endowed with tons of character.
Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch gives a nose of dried mulberries, crushed black raspberries and blueberry compote with hints of underbrush, lavender, rose hip tea and Chinese five spice. Full-bodied, super rich and super spicy in the mouth, it features a velvety texture and lively sparks of freshness to beautifully support the generous fruit, finishing long and fragrant. 764 cases produced. Apr 2018, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Martinelli is a Sonoma benchmark for vineyard-designate bottlings—wines built to highlight how strongly a single site can shape Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Across the range, the focus stays consistent: small-production bottlings that feel distinctly tied to where they’re grown.