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2017 Martinelli Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir

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June 4, 2023 - $42

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

Sweet dark cherry, plum, spice, lavender, leather and menthol flesh out in the glass. Juicy and voluptuous, yet also medium in body...

94+ The Wine Advocate

...scented of cinnamon stick and pie spice with warm blueberries and blackberries, black cherries, dusty earth, orange peel and dried flowers. Light to medium-bodied, the concentrated blue and black fruits segue into spicy nuance, framed by very fine, grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long and layered.

93Wine Spectator

Rich and creamy, this voluptuous style is filled with dried blueberry and dark cherry flavors that offer plenty of brambly accents. Chocolate and Asian spice notes show on the finish.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.