Martinelli Lolita Ranch Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, USA

馬丁南尼洛麗塔仙粉黛干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：3613

Medium ruby, the 2019 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch is delicate and pretty this vintage, with scents of raspberry jam, apricots, citrus peel and floral perfume. The palate is light-bodied, soft, bright and approachable, with floral character lingering on the finish. This Lolita Zin is perfect for shorter-term drinking, and I'd be tempted to have it without food for its particular delicacy and nuance. 222 cases produced.

Aged in 40% new oak, the medium ruby-purple colored 2018 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch has classic scents of stone fruit cobbler, cinnamon stick and mixed berry preserves with accents of dusty earth and dried leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with a kaleidoscopic array of fruits and a sleek texture, finishing with a touch of warmth.

Medium ruby with aromas of ripe yellow peach, crushed blueberries, blackberry pie, warm black cherry and spice, the 2017 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch is medium to full-bodied with dark, peach-accented fruits in the mouth. It has a fine, grainy texture, juicy acidity and a long finish. 233 cases produced.

The medium garnet-purple colored 2016 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch has baked plums, blackberry pie and red cherry tart notes with wafts of rose water, spice box and fallen leaves. Very full and packed with red berry preserves layers, it has a firm, chewy frame and long, perfumed finish. 201 cases produced.

At the higher end of the alcohol spectrum, these Martinelli Zinfandels are powerful wines for sure, but I hasten to add that they are beautifully balanced and in terms of flavor, tannin and complexity, they represent the pinnacles of ripeness in every sense. Medium garnet colored, the 2015 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch sports notes of baked black cherries, dark chocolate, Indian spices and potpourri with savory hints of grilled meat and yeast extract. Big, buxom and gloriously full-bodied (and then some), the tannins are marvelously velvety and the richness is nicely offset by lively acidity, finishing with epic length.