2016 Martinelli Chardonnay Lolita Ranch
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Martinelli's 2016 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch is a dense, phenolic wine built on textural depth and resonance. Apricot, honey, chamomile and dried flowers all grace this poised, beautifully expressive Chardonnay. In this range, the Lolita Ranch stands out for its center of fruit and a striking expression of power without excess weight.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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With youthfully subdued aromas of white peach, lime peel and wet stone, the 2016 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch is medium-bodied with good flavor layers and nutty/honeyed nuances coming through on the finish. 196 cases produced.
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.