Louis M. Martini

Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel

9.39 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

125 year old vines, very subtle for a Zin

125 year old vines, very subtle for a Zin

Aug 26th, 2018
Joseph LaPanna

Only black from edge to edge. Intense aromas of black fruit plum compote, black pepper and vanilla. The ripeness of the fruit brings natural acidy to the party of black and blue fruit. The finish hangs on for an eternity with dried herbs, dusty gravel and molasses. If Darth Viader drinks wine, this would be his favorite!

Only black from edge to edge. Intense aromas of black fruit plum compote, black pepper and vanilla. The ripeness of the fruit brings natural acidy to the party of black and blue fruit. The finish hangs on for an eternity with dried herbs, dusty gravel and molasses. If Darth Viader drinks wine, this would be his favorite!

Jul 4th, 2018
Jenny Hemmer

Layers of blackberry and rhubarb, spices and earthiness. An all-time favorite of mine!

Layers of blackberry and rhubarb, spices and earthiness. An all-time favorite of mine!

May 2nd, 2017
Norma Normington

Wow. Bold red. Big flavors. It needs a while to open up though. Pepper, chocolate, leather and a touch of blackberries. Perfect taste.

Wow. Bold red. Big flavors. It needs a while to open up though. Pepper, chocolate, leather and a touch of blackberries. Perfect taste.

Dec 31st, 2019
Jason and Jennie

This is a heavy wine. 16.2%. Not fresh fruit. More stewed, and it almost gives a port impression sometimes. Little heavy on the oak. But I like it. Nice spice. It does the vineyard justice but it could have even more complexity and site expression if it was dialed back just a bit in the oak and alcohol department.

This is a heavy wine. 16.2%. Not fresh fruit. More stewed, and it almost gives a port impression sometimes. Little heavy on the oak. But I like it. Nice spice. It does the vineyard justice but it could have even more complexity and site expression if it was dialed back just a bit in the oak and alcohol department.

Jan 25th, 2018
Amanda Morello

Amanda had this 7 years ago

Amanda had this 7 years ago

Apr 6th, 2018
Ben Laura

Ben had this 7 years ago

Ben had this 7 years ago

Jan 21st, 2018
Jason LaFrenais

Jason had this 7 years ago

Jason had this 7 years ago

Aug 9th, 2017
Chris Aptaker

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

May 15th, 2017