The Martinelli family has long been prominent among the growers in the Russian River Valley. They have over 350 acres of vineyards planted and have been the source for many top wines from other producers. Several years ago Steve Martinelli began to estate bottle 4,000 cases, a relatively small percentage of the Martinelli Vineyards' total production. However, he had the luxury of choosing the best parcels. Beginning in 1993, with the help of consultant/winemaker Helen Turley, he is bottling all the Martinelli wines without filtration, and much of the production without fining. The results are some of the most concentrated, complex, and exciting wines being made in California. - Robert Parker
Another simply gorgeous Chardonnay from Martinelli - filled with buttery tangerine, citrus, honeysuckle and spice flavors.
