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2003 Martinelli Vineyards Chardonnay Martinelli Road Russian River Valley
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WS 91
RP 94

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About Martinelli Vineyards

Martinelli Winery is truly a creation born out of love. Founders Giuseppe and Luisa Martinelli eloped from their native Tuscany in 1895, with little more than their knowledge of winemaking, and set out to make a life in the new world. Over a century later, we can safely say that they succeeded.

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2003 Martinelli Vineyards Chardonnay Martinelli Road Russian River Valley

Producer: Martinelli Vineyards
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2005

($40; from Dijon Clone 95, planted in the early '90s at the foot of Jackass Hill; aged in all new oak) Leesy aromas of pear and apple. Broad on entry, then ripe, lush and deep in the middle palate, with concentrated flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and minerals and a steeliness that contributes to the wine's life in the mouth. Very persistent, mounting finish.

91 Points | Wine Spectator
94 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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