2023 Martinelli ‘Giuseppe & Luisa’ Zinfandel Russian River Valley

Estate Notes: The wine opens with inviting aromas of ripe black cherry and Santa Rosa plum, intertwined with subtle, warming spices that evoke a sense of comfort. A lively, bright entry flows seamlessly into a well-balanced mid-palate, where vibrant cherry tart and succulent plum notes take center stage. The wine’s harmonious structure persists across the entire palate, culminating in a mouthwatering finish accented by delicate hints of lingering milk chocolate shavings.

100% Zinfandel • Giuseppe & Luisa Vineyard (Russian River Valley AVA) • Planted in the 1880s using cuttings from Jackass Hill and Jackass Vineyard • Huichica clay, hard-pan soils • Fermented in 100% neutral French oak • Full malolactic fermentation • On the lees with daily battonage • Aged 11 months in French oak (40% new) • 1,628 cases produced • 16% abv • Winemakers: Courtney Wagoner & Erin Green