Martha Stoumen

Mendo Benchlands Zinfandel-Nero d'Avola Blend

9.243 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel, Nero d'Avola
Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Beef, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Potato, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
roland benedetti

super juicy and enjoyable simple wine

super juicy and enjoyable simple wine

Aug 9th, 2021
Martinez

Pretty unusual blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Nero d’Avola from different vineyards in Mendocino County. Fermented separately and then aged in barrel for 6 months. Beautiful, complex nose with notes of red and dark fruit. Cherry cola, cinnamon and some smoky notes. Fresh, medium-bodied. Tart red fruit, some blood orange. Great acidity. Fun, very enjoyable

Pretty unusual blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Nero d’Avola from different vineyards in Mendocino County. Fermented separately and then aged in barrel for 6 months. Beautiful, complex nose with notes of red and dark fruit. Cherry cola, cinnamon and some smoky notes. Fresh, medium-bodied. Tart red fruit, some blood orange. Great acidity. Fun, very enjoyable

Oct 15th, 2022
Julia Indik

40%petite Syrah, 37% zinfandel, 23% nero d’avola. Bright at the outset with undercurrent of dark fruit, but also raspberries, plums, and currants. The acidity builds with green apple picking up the finish.

40%petite Syrah, 37% zinfandel, 23% nero d’avola. Bright at the outset with undercurrent of dark fruit, but also raspberries, plums, and currants. The acidity builds with green apple picking up the finish.

Jul 24th, 2022
Brian Hearty

2020. One of my favorite Martha Stoumen wines!

2020. One of my favorite Martha Stoumen wines!

May 19th, 2022
Alexander Tso

Super smash able

Super smash able

Dec 30th, 2021
Francesca Caldara

Juicy berries

Juicy berries

Jun 30th, 2021
Oliver N

vibrant, fresh, high toned fruit. bramble berry, cherries of all kinds, anise, cinnamon, mint, high acid, smooth tannins. who would've though this was predominantely petite sirah!?

vibrant, fresh, high toned fruit. bramble berry, cherries of all kinds, anise, cinnamon, mint, high acid, smooth tannins. who would've though this was predominantely petite sirah!?

Jun 28th, 2021
S Liu
9.0

Vibrant and goes deliciously with everything

Vibrant and goes deliciously with everything

Jun 22nd, 2021
James Brenner

🔥

🔥

May 23rd, 2021
Ely Cohn

Best Martha to date. Her wines get interesting at this level, beyond Post Flirtation. Here she channels Sicily and projects Cali through two grapes she adores - Nero D’Avola and Zin.Dark brew of juicy fruits and toasted spice. Plums, Driscoll’s blackberries, ripe raspberries. Cinnamon and cardamom.

Best Martha to date. Her wines get interesting at this level, beyond Post Flirtation. Here she channels Sicily and projects Cali through two grapes she adores - Nero D’Avola and Zin.Dark brew of juicy fruits and toasted spice. Plums, Driscoll’s blackberries, ripe raspberries. Cinnamon and cardamom.

Oct 19th, 2020