Martinelli Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2023 Monte Rio Cellars thick-skinned Gamay berries

thick-skinned Gamay berries

Lots of blackberry and blueberry aromas with some stones and flowers

leading to a food-friendly and delightfully fragranced finish

A lot of ripe fruit in the back odor

dense and substantial nose that intertwines ripe bright fruit aromas with the coolish finesse of the sandstone geology of this rather warm site

Martinelli Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2023 Monte Rio Cellars thick-skinned Gamay berriesThe 2023 Pinot Noir Zio Tony Vineyard marries fruit intensity with bright acids. Red toned fruit, orange peel, spice, mint and white pepper all race across the palate. The Zio Tony is distinguished by bright acids that give the wine palpable drive and tension. The mix of six different clones yields a Pinot of real complexity and character. 94 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous