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  • Lolita Ranch Pinot Noir 2022

    94 Points
    James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
    93 Points
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous

    VINEYARD

    Lolita Ranch

    VINTAGE2022
    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

    The 2022 season started out with ideal conditions with early rains helping to push bud break into Spring. While we encountered instances of shatter (a grape berry fails to develop because of incomplete pollination) due to frost, this was limited to specific vineyards. Meticulous attention was given to addressing this issue, as we diligently assessed each block and thinned any clusters affected by shatter. Thankfully, the summer months offered the optimal combination of warm days and perfectly cool nights. However, Labor Day weekend launched what has been marked as one of the most heat-intensive 7-day periods on record for Sonoma County, resulting in a significant number of vineyards reaching their ripening stage simultaneously.

    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

    Lively flavors of strawberry compote, dried cherries, and clove are found in the glass. Leading with a bright entry, you will find flavors in the mouth of red berries, pomegranate, and ripe cherries. The clean, long finish is complemented by balanced acidity.

    WinemakerCourtney Robinett Wagoner
    Consulting WinemakerErin Green
    Cases Produced 256

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Lark Coryell

    November 19, 2023

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