2008 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Vineyard
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The dense plum/ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Vineyard exhibits sweet kirsch, strawberry and plum fruit as well as a deep, full-bodied mouthfeel. The most backward, concentrated and fullest in terms of intensity, length and aging potential, this impressively endowed 2008 is still young, but approachable. It should evolve for a decade or more. The venerable Martinelli winery, one of the iconic families and longtime growers in Sonoma, has turned out another impressive group of wines. Tel. (707) 525-0570; Fax (707) 525-9463
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Vivid ruby. Expressive, high-pitched aromas of black raspberry, Indian spices, cola and dried flowers. Strong red and dark berry flavors show liqueur-like depth and are brightened by smoky minerals and a hint of fresh rose. Fresh and pure, with excellent finishing clarity, sappy persistence and a lingering note of sassafras.
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.