2018 Martinelli Martinelli Road Vineyard Chardonnay | Russian River Valley, Sonoma County California 750ml

Aromas of fresh pineapple, pear and fresh hazelnuts are present in the lifted nose. Silky upon entry, the palate contains long layers of flavors including tropical fruits and jasmine. 159 cases produced.
The Martinelli Road Chardonnay Vineyard is one of our coolest vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley and is consistently one of the last vineyards to be picked. A large portion of the vineyard remains shaded for most of the day by a ridge of old redwood trees. Lee Martinelli Sr. planted this vineyard in 1989 using clone 95, and the vineyard borders the Jackass Zinfandel vineyard on the original Martinelli family homestead ranch. 159 cases produced. | Martinelli

The 2018 Chardonnay Martinelli Road has generous aromas of jasmine, white peaches, crushed hazelnuts and spring honey. The palate is medium-bodied, silky and alluring, with savory flavor layers and refreshing uplift, and it finishes long, flavorful and energetic. | 94 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate