2019 Martinelli Zinfandel Lolita Ranch
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Medium ruby, the 2019 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch is delicate and pretty this vintage, with scents of raspberry jam, apricots, citrus peel and floral perfume. The palate is light-bodied, soft, bright and approachable, with floral character lingering on the finish. This Lolita Zin is perfect for shorter-term drinking, and I'd be tempted to have it without food for its particular delicacy and nuance. 222 cases produced.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2019 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch is a blend of both Jackass Vineyard and Jackass Hill clones, vinified and aged separately. Super-ripe red cherry, hard candy, apricot, white flowers, orange peel and spice are all kicked up a few notches, giving the Lolita's a decidedly flamboyant feel. The aromatics alone are incredibly exotic. I would prefer to cellar it for a few years. Today, Zinfandel varietal character literally screams out of the glass. (AG)
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.