Martinelli
"Terra Felice" Syrah
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Drinking fantastic! Even a touch better than the ‘12 I had a few months ago. Smoked meat and charcoal with underripe blackberry on the nose. Definitely an herbal/stemmy note on the mid palate with some cedar too. Big without being dense. Thanks @Dan Fitzgerald
Drinking fantastic! Even a touch better than the ‘12 I had a few months ago. Smoked meat and charcoal with underripe blackberry on the nose. Definitely an herbal/stemmy note on the mid palate with some cedar too. Big without being dense. Thanks @Dan Fitzgerald
Feb 23rd, 2019Semi surprised at the reviews here, but it seems most enjoyed this wine young, and this needs time. At 6yrs, while I enjoyed it, I could see this cruising at this drinking window for at least 5-7yrs more. The aromatics are more savory in style...black pepper/peppercorn dusted blackberry and plum. Chalky and smoky with graphite too. The front and mid palate show more fruit notes of currant and mulberry but the finish turns back to savory with tobacco and bacon. Really nice bottle from @Mark Flesher
Semi surprised at the reviews here, but it seems most enjoyed this wine young, and this needs time. At 6yrs, while I enjoyed it, I could see this cruising at this drinking window for at least 5-7yrs more. The aromatics are more savory in style...black pepper/peppercorn dusted blackberry and plum. Chalky and smoky with graphite too. The front and mid palate show more fruit notes of currant and mulberry but the finish turns back to savory with tobacco and bacon. Really nice bottle from @Mark Flesher
Dec 19th, 2018
2009. Gotta admit, I was worried. I really thought this bottle was gonna lean hot and jammy. Could not have been more wrong. Gamey, meaty, and full of black fruit on the nose, this wine races across the palate with cool confidence and unapologetic acid. Despite the 14.7% abv there is not a hot note to be found. Just a lot of powerful concentration and restraint, almost a bit of elegance. So glad I was wrong about this wine. Great accompaniment to tonight's grilled ribeye.
2009. Gotta admit, I was worried. I really thought this bottle was gonna lean hot and jammy. Could not have been more wrong. Gamey, meaty, and full of black fruit on the nose, this wine races across the palate with cool confidence and unapologetic acid. Despite the 14.7% abv there is not a hot note to be found. Just a lot of powerful concentration and restraint, almost a bit of elegance. So glad I was wrong about this wine. Great accompaniment to tonight's grilled ribeye.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2017
This is one of the best pop and pour Syrah I had in some time - SMOOTH -- for the money I highly recommend - surprise smiling
This is one of the best pop and pour Syrah I had in some time - SMOOTH -- for the money I highly recommend - surprise smiling
Nov 11th, 2016
A bit too hot and out of balance.
A bit too hot and out of balance.
Feb 19th, 2016
big, bold n juicy with a fry pan full of bacon drippings drizzled over sour chocolate cherries. old school cool.
big, bold n juicy with a fry pan full of bacon drippings drizzled over sour chocolate cherries. old school cool.
Dec 9th, 2015
Smokey, meaty and peppery. Bacon and dark fruit. Nice blend of old world and new world.
Smokey, meaty and peppery. Bacon and dark fruit. Nice blend of old world and new world.
Oct 3rd, 2015
Meaty, funky Syrah goodness.
Meaty, funky Syrah goodness.
May 13th, 2015
Smooth, approachable with a long finish. A hint o smoke (2008 had brush fires in Sonoma). Having it with a burger!
Smooth, approachable with a long finish. A hint o smoke (2008 had brush fires in Sonoma). Having it with a burger!
Jun 12th, 2014