Martha Stoumen
Mendocino Benchlands Zinfandel-Nero d'Avola Blend
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
super juicy and enjoyable simple wine
super juicy and enjoyable simple wine
Aug 9th, 2021
I would classify this as a very dark rosé. Needs to be chilled. Clean winemaking. Sappy juice box. Really needs the right food. 12.5%. Paired well with cold Greek mezze.
I would classify this as a very dark rosé. Needs to be chilled. Clean winemaking. Sappy juice box. Really needs the right food. 12.5%. Paired well with cold Greek mezze.
Apr 27th, 2025
2019. I really enjoyed the two bottles of this vintage I had in 2020, and glad I had one more in the cellar to pull out for National Pizza Day 🍕!!!
I probably won’t age the 2021 & 2022 bottles I have this long as the “pop” of juicy red fruits is a little muted.
2019. I really enjoyed the two bottles of this vintage I had in 2020, and glad I had one more in the cellar to pull out for National Pizza Day 🍕!!!
I probably won’t age the 2021 & 2022 bottles I have this long as the “pop” of juicy red fruits is a little muted.
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
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, 20222020. One of my favorite Martha Stoumen wines!
2020. One of my favorite Martha Stoumen wines!
May 19th, 2022
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
Vibrant and goes deliciously with everything
Vibrant and goes deliciously with everything
Jun 22nd, 2021