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  • Lolita Ranch Pinot Noir 2023

    95 Points
    Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
    94 Points
    James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

    VINEYARD

    Lolita Ranch

    VINTAGE2023
    ABOUT THIS WINE

    The Lolita Ranch is located on Martinelli Road in Forestville. The property was part of the original Martinelli Homestead Ranch, belonging to Giuseppe and Luisa Martinelli who purchased the steep, forested land in the late 1800’s.  Later, their eldest son Fred sold the parcel to his neighbor, Lolita Young’s mother. Eventually Bob and Lolita Young inherited it, and ran a herd of cattle on the land for many years. Lee Martinelli Jr. and his wife Pamela acquired the property in 1999 from Bob Young after Lolita’s passing, returning it back to the Martinelli estate and to the family’s continuing century-long legacy of viticulture. Lee Jr. decided to name the ranch after Lolita, and planted the steep hillside in 2001 with four different grape varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel.

    GROWING YEAR INFO

    When we look back at the 2023 growing season there are two words that perfectly describe the vintage – late and big. After an exceptionally wet and cool winter, bud break happened over a month later than average. Our first day of picking was the day after the harvest completed the previous year. Fruit set was excellent and the temps during the summer were moderate to cool, with very few days in the triple digits. What a contrast from 2022! Mild temperatures along with abundantly available water allowed the clusters to develop slowly and evenly.

    VINEYARD DETAILS

    SPECIFICATIONS

    APPELLATIONRussian River Valley
    VARIETALS PLANTEDChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah
    SOIL INFORMATION Josephine’s with lots of Franciscan shale
    SOIL CHARACTERISTICSWell drained, thin soils that are non-vigorous
    ROOTSTOCK101-14, 3309, 420A
    CLONAL SELECTION(CH =17,76) (PN = 777,667) (Zin = JAV, JAH) (Syrah = 877)
    YEAR ACQUIRED2000
    YEAR PLANTED2001
    Tasting Notes

    Charming and layered with aromas of fresh-baked strawberry tart, nutmeg, and clove. The palate is bright and juicy, bursting with ripe strawberries and Bing cherries. A well-integrated acidity provides freshness and balance, leading to a vivid pomegranate finish that leaves the mouth watering for more.

    WinemakerCourtney Robinett Wagoner
    Consulting WinemakerErin Green
    Cases Produced 345

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Lark Coryell

    November 19, 2023

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