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Martinelli Bondi Home Ranch "Water Trough Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2014
96 Points Robert Parker: "The cool-climate 2014 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch, from the Green Valley in the Russian River, is absolutely spectacular. It saw 80% new oak because it was so concentrated, and it seems to have sucked it up and only reveals just a slight wood spice to its full-bodied, beautifully textured, black raspberry and blackberry fruit. This is one of the profound 2014s and should drink well for 15-20 years... ...One of the great families of Northern California, and of course, one of the highest quality producers, the Martinellis – and rather remarkably so – only estate-bottle 15% of their production from over 300 acres of beautifully situated vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. No doubt Helen Turley, who worked at Martinelli and mentored its winemaking team, left a profound influence on the quality of the Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Syrahs and Zinfandels, a fact that can’t be overstated. The Chardonnays all go through full malolactic fermentation and tend to see about 50% new oak. The Pinot Noirs are always 100% destemmed and largely spend no longer than ten months in about 60% new French oak...As good as 2013 is for Pinot Noir in Sonoma, 2014 actually eclipses it."
Ratings on Delectable
LM Segal 
Just keeps getting better. Decant an hour.
Just keeps getting better. Decant an hour.
9.4LM Segal
Another great showing, dark cherry and black tea. Nose was on fire with loamy earth and wood notes. Still another 2-3 years in the cellar to peak.
Another great showing, dark cherry and black tea. Nose was on fire with loamy earth and wood notes. Still another 2-3 years in the cellar to peak.
9.3
Sean Genn
This was just released and it is showing a lot of oak. Hopefully it integrates with time
This was just released and it is showing a lot of oak. Hopefully it integrates with time
8.9Mark Flesher
Last time I had this one was February 2017, and knowing what I know now, I murdered BOTH bottles. This one poured a dirty maroon into the glass, with nose of mint and dirty raspberry. Hint of baking spice and cumin on the nose. The entry is raspberry with great acidity. Much more even keel with cheese and crackers than even the chicken dish it was first served with. The middle has a terroir driven note, hint of cola and herb, with still very nice acidity to the finish. This wine has had a bit of heat blow off over the last 16 months, but my interpretation of this wine is that it will really be a powerhouse in 2022 and beyond.
Last time I had this one was February 2017, and knowing what I know now, I murdered BOTH bottles. This one poured a dirty maroon into the glass, with nose of mint and dirty raspberry. Hint of baking spice and cumin on the nose. The entry is raspberry with great acidity. Much more even keel with cheese and crackers than even the chicken dish it was first served with. The middle has a terroir driven note, hint of cola and herb, with still very nice acidity to the finish. This wine has had a bit of heat blow off over the last 16 months, but my interpretation of this wine is that it will really be a powerhouse in 2022 and beyond.
9.2LM Segal
Powerful nose, likely to dial back with time, leads an exceptional, concentrated but elegantly layered wine. Dark, brooding cherry and fleshy earth tones. Restrained power. Excellent, cellar-worthy.
Powerful nose, likely to dial back with time, leads an exceptional, concentrated but elegantly layered wine. Dark, brooding cherry and fleshy earth tones. Restrained power. Excellent, cellar-worthy.
9.3Mark Flesher
Nice little pinot but man these 2014 Martinelli Pinots could all use about 4-5 years of bottle aging! 1 of 4 brought with us on a little weekend getaway, and was a great accoutrement. Nice acidity, great raspberry grit and had an herbal nose and finish. Really pleased, and even more pleased that the rest are in the lockup where they belong for a few years.
Nice little pinot but man these 2014 Martinelli Pinots could all use about 4-5 years of bottle aging! 1 of 4 brought with us on a little weekend getaway, and was a great accoutrement. Nice acidity, great raspberry grit and had an herbal nose and finish. Really pleased, and even more pleased that the rest are in the lockup where they belong for a few years.
9.0
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