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Martinelli

Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir

9.0102 ratings
8.915 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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Willem Jan Withagen
8.8

Closed nose, but full body. Cherry, mocca, kloves.

Closed nose, but full body. Cherry, mocca, kloves.

Oct 21st, 2023
Eric
9.0

Deep dark cherry and gets a lift from sweet strawberries. A tad syrupy. Pretty viscous on the palate. An atypical RRV for sure.

Deep dark cherry and gets a lift from sweet strawberries. A tad syrupy. Pretty viscous on the palate. An atypical RRV for sure.

Aug 20th, 2022
Sean Genn
9.2

Drinking beautifully. Big and ripe but displays all the elegance of the cool vintage.

Drinking beautifully. Big and ripe but displays all the elegance of the cool vintage.

Oct 27th, 2017
Shay A
9.4

The purest nose of puréed black cherry I have ever come across. Sharp cedar and smoke, rhubarb tart pie on the nose. A wine that is worthy by nose alone. Blackberry, charred strawberry, leafy greens, and a perfect dialed down brown sugar note. Finish of sweet berry medley pie.

The purest nose of puréed black cherry I have ever come across. Sharp cedar and smoke, rhubarb tart pie on the nose. A wine that is worthy by nose alone. Blackberry, charred strawberry, leafy greens, and a perfect dialed down brown sugar note. Finish of sweet berry medley pie.

1 person found it helpfulSep 15th, 2018
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

8.5

Promising on nose but still a big sweet Pinot bomb on palate.

Promising on nose but still a big sweet Pinot bomb on palate.

1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.1

Carrying the load at 16.6% alcohol

Carrying the load at 16.6% alcohol

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2013
Bill Bender
6.9

Good god this is a mess. Heat piled on disjointed candied raspberry heat. Lacks fruit, harmony and a pulse. I hope UFC 205 performs better for me than this tonight....I feel like I've been punched in the mouth already. Ouch. 🤕

Good god this is a mess. Heat piled on disjointed candied raspberry heat. Lacks fruit, harmony and a pulse. I hope UFC 205 performs better for me than this tonight....I feel like I've been punched in the mouth already. Ouch. 🤕

Nov 13th, 2016
Henrik Poulsen
9.1

Despite the lofty 15.6% alc and the 15 years of age this was actually quite decent.

Despite the lofty 15.6% alc and the 15 years of age this was actually quite decent.

Mar 13th, 2016
Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

2006 Martinelli Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - gorgeous RRV Pinot right in its drinking wheelhouse. Black cherry and black raspberry, sweet spice, hints of tar and caramel. Intensely flavored ("California") but still somewhat sprightly and balanced.

2006 Martinelli Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley - gorgeous RRV Pinot right in its drinking wheelhouse. Black cherry and black raspberry, sweet spice, hints of tar and caramel. Intensely flavored ("California") but still somewhat sprightly and balanced.

Mar 28th, 2013
Stephanie Lunn
9.2

Incredibly smooth with a slight tannic backbone. Notes of red fruit laced with blackberry and fig. Evolves while sipping with a lingering finish.

Incredibly smooth with a slight tannic backbone. Notes of red fruit laced with blackberry and fig. Evolves while sipping with a lingering finish.

Apr 7th, 2023