Martinelli Chardonnay Lolita Ranch 2019

White
Russian River Valley, United States
7.4
WineSaint

Dense and muscular, with tropical fruit weight that feels almost extracted. Stone fruit and honeyed richness clash with herbal undertones and wet earth. The texture borders on chewy. Unusual territory for Chardonnay but undeniably compelling. This powerhouse from Lolita Ranch demands patience to integrate its formidable components.

tropical fruitstone fruithoneywet earth
Label

Martinelli

A Russian River Valley institution built on old-vine Zinfandel and single-vineyard Pinot Noir. The Martinelli family has farmed the same rugged Sonoma hillsides for generations, producing wines that are dense, site-specific, and unambiguous.