1994 Martinelli Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
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With their enthusiastic winemaker, Steve Ryan, the Martinellis are making their own contribution to the emerging reputation of Russian River Pinot Noir. The 1994 Pinot Noir Estate was the first outstanding Martinelli Pinot Noir. That has been followed by two superlative 1995s. More and more wines made from small high quality producers such as Martinelli are being sold via a mailing list. Readers wishing to secure a bottle or two of their most limited production offerings should know what to do. Tel. (707) 525-0570; Fax (707) 525-9463
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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.