Martinelli

Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay

9.285 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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9.2

The 2020 Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch is a very pretty, exotic wine. Tangerine oil, passionfruit, dried flowers, mint, almond and chamomile give the Zio Tony a tropical profile that is so attractive. In this vintage, the Zio Tony is a bit lighter in body than it can be, but that is not a bad thing. All the elements are very well balanced throughout. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)

The 2020 Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch is a very pretty, exotic wine. Tangerine oil, passionfruit, dried flowers, mint, almond and chamomile give the Zio Tony a tropical profile that is so attractive. In this vintage, the Zio Tony is a bit lighter in body than it can be, but that is not a bad thing. All the elements are very well balanced throughout. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)

Jul 13th, 2023
Brian S

Dried apricot, mandarin orange, lemon peel, almond skin.

Dried apricot, mandarin orange, lemon peel, almond skin.

May 10th, 2020
Rafael Landestoy

A little too much butter for me.

A little too much butter for me.

Dec 26th, 2015
David L

12' Please drink this at cellar temperature! Let it open up for a bit in the glass. Color is light golden.It's a medium plus bodied. I'm blown away how well balanced this btl is. Citrus flavors on the front of the palate. Floral flavors are well integrated through the rest of your glass . Perfectly integrated oak & acidity. I'm already looking forward to opening another bottle! 93+ pts .

12' Please drink this at cellar temperature! Let it open up for a bit in the glass. Color is light golden.It's a medium plus bodied. I'm blown away how well balanced this btl is. Citrus flavors on the front of the palate. Floral flavors are well integrated through the rest of your glass . Perfectly integrated oak & acidity. I'm already looking forward to opening another bottle! 93+ pts .

Oct 31st, 2015
Paul J
9.5

This was great! Melons, butter, and pears. Very rich, deep wine.

This was great! Melons, butter, and pears. Very rich, deep wine.

Sep 5th, 2024
Joe Fischer

Golden with aromas of lemon, orange, pear, and green apple. Nice minerality and slight butter on the bud.

Golden with aromas of lemon, orange, pear, and green apple. Nice minerality and slight butter on the bud.

May 4th, 2024
Frank

Had with marinated chicken. Decent nose. Body not together yet. Very long and sophisticated finish. Worth $60.

Had with marinated chicken. Decent nose. Body not together yet. Very long and sophisticated finish. Worth $60.

Mar 13th, 2022
Christopher Leonard

2018

Nov 2nd, 2021
Ed Chin

A solid wine. Doesn’t have the density of a Marcassin Zio which I’m ok with today.

A solid wine. Doesn’t have the density of a Marcassin Zio which I’m ok with today.

Feb 14th, 2021
Tom Garland

Pop and pour. A marvelous medium golden straw color. On the nose: big vanilla oak, some lemon, honey, floral. Taste: A rich, creamy medium to full body wine with vanilla oak, lemon, grapefruit, more vanilla oak, pear...lacks a degree of refinement.....butter anyone?

Pop and pour. A marvelous medium golden straw color. On the nose: big vanilla oak, some lemon, honey, floral. Taste: A rich, creamy medium to full body wine with vanilla oak, lemon, grapefruit, more vanilla oak, pear...lacks a degree of refinement.....butter anyone?

Nov 23rd, 2020