- 100% Pinot Noir
- Lolita Ranch Vineyard, Russian River Valley
- Planted in 2001
- Soils: Josephine’s with lots of Franciscan shale
- Clones: 777, 667 on rootstocks 101-14, 3309, and 420A
- Fermented in 100% neutral French oak
- Aged for 10 months in 50% new French oak
- 256 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-MTN-42-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2025-08-07
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch features vibrant aromas of raspberry, strawberry, rose petal, tea leaves, tangerine peel and bitters. The medium-bodied palate is expressive and spicy with crunchy, detailed flavors and well-integrated new oak spice. It™s framed by silky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, ethereal finish. 331 cases were made. It will be released in August 2025."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2026-06-30
"Named after a longtime family friend who gave Tom's dad his first haircut, the 2024 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch Vineyard comes from steep Franciscan shale soils planted in 2001 to 667 and 777 clones. Cinnamon, redcurrants, cherries, spice box, and tangerine citrus define the wine, and it's medium-bodied, with refreshing energy and toasted cedar on the finish."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2025-06-16
"Lush and forward, with mulled cherry, raspberry and plum notes infused with touches of blood orange and red tea. Offers an apple wood frame on the finish, with a red licorice detail echoing. 188 cases made. - JM"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-07-10
"Stylish and high-toned, with pretty notes of cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis that unfurl over a lacy structure, backed by a full-length drape of potpourri on the perfumed and mineral-tinged finish. Shows ample fruit and a sense of polish through the finish. 257 cases made. - JM"
2022
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2024-06-28
"All the Pinot Noir produced from Martinelli is entirely destemmed. A bright medium red hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch is expressive and lifted in the glass with aromas of fresh raspberries, wild strawberries, rosy perfume, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it retains fantastic freshness and even, refreshing acidity, with a clean finish and fine tannins. It has an open window for enjoyment over the next 6-7 years."
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch has pure aromas of raspberry and strawberry preserves, cinnamon stick, black tea leaves and earth. The light-bodied palate is soft and juicy with detailed, floral flavors and a long finish. 257 cases produced."
2022
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2024-01-01
"The 2022 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch is a classic Martinelli Zinfandel. Crushed flowers, spice, sweet red cherry fruit, cedar and new leather are nicely lifted in this mid-weight, racy Zinfandel from the Martinelli family. The 2022 is soft, open-knit and ready to go."
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2023-09-29
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-07-21
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-08-03
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-09-30