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Martinelli Road Chardonnay

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

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refined dishes · seafood · roast chicken · soft cheeses

201287 pts

Made entirely from one vineyard source and one variety, this was barrel-fermented in half new French oak. Nonetheless it is marked most by its lightness and crisp, clean flavor of lemon, apple and passionfruit, the oak providing structure in the background only.
201188 pts

This is a dry, severe Chardonnay that doesn't offer a lot of upfront pleasure. The product of a chilly vintage, it is nonetheless elegant and complex. Tart acidity gives a bright boost to the mango and pineapple flavors. Don't drink it too cold.
201092 pts

Napa Cabernet specialist Krutz has been looking for a place to buy grapes for Chardonnay. Now they have a Russian River bottling, and it's quite a good one. This shows the region's brisk acidity and minerality, as well as a purity of orange, pineapple, apricot and green apple fr…