More gravel/mineral, pear, honeysuckle, and white currant notes emerge from the full-bodied, rich, complex, Corton-Charlemagne-like 2007 Chardonnay Martinelli Road. A beautiful wine with super-purity, elegance, and depth, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 5-7 years.
A limited number of wines were presented to me for tasting at Martinelli. Sadly, Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer have departed as consultants to concentrate on their own vineyard. Nevertheless, Martinelli should be in good hands.
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