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Vineyard: Martaella
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Benovia Bella Una Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Primarily Pommard clone from Martaella Estate
Vineyard. More whole cluster.
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Darker in color. Very aromatic, even stunning in intensity of dark fruits. Smooth
and sexy on the palate with a well-mannered load of dark berry and plum fruit flavors, backed by restrained
fine-grain tannins. An exceptional offering. Very good (+).
Reviewed July 22, 2012
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2009 george Vintage VII Martaella Vineyard and King Family Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 185 cases, $700
a case. Pommard clone.
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Moderately deep reddish-purple color. Highly
perfumed with an array of fresh berries, fresh and dried rose petals and
spice. Flavors of wild berry soup that are crisp, juicy and viscous, coating
every nook and cranny in the mouth. Supple tannins enrobe the vibrant
fruit which unfurls in waves on the finish. A knockout.
Reviewed March 2, 2011
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2008 george Martaella Vineyard and King Family Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc.,
130 cases, $50. A 50/50 blend of the two vineyards that are adjacent properties on Hartman Road. Because of
lack of frost protection, over half of the crop was lost from these two vineyards in 2008 so the grapes were
fermented together. Pommard clone.
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On the fruity nose there are bright oak-infused aromas of black cherries
and berries. Moderately rich core of ripe berries with a savory overtone. Still closed, opening gradually in the
glass. Supple ripe tannins, tasty supporting oak and admirable delicacy. A solid wine which will get showier
with time. Decent (+).
Reviewed December 16, 2009
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2007 george Martaella Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 85 cases, $50. All Pommard
clone. Formerly named the Benovia Vineyard on Hartmann Lane off Piner Ranch Road.
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The biggest daddy in
the lineup offering luscious and creamy dark stone fruit with well-spiced black cherry aromas. A showoff that
will appeal to hedonists.
Reviewed November 2, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Benovia Bella Una Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Primarily Pommard clone from Martaella Estate Vineyard. More whole cluster. · Darker in color. Very aromatic, even stunning in intensity of dark fruits. Smooth and sexy on the palate with a well-mannered load of dark berry and plum fruit flavors, backed by restrained fine-grain tannins. An exceptional offering. Very good (+). Reviewed July 22, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 george Vintage VII Martaella Vineyard and King Family Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 185 cases, $700 a case. Pommard clone. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color. Highly perfumed with an array of fresh berries, fresh and dried rose petals and spice. Flavors of wild berry soup that are crisp, juicy and viscous, coating every nook and cranny in the mouth. Supple tannins enrobe the vibrant fruit which unfurls in waves on the finish. A knockout. Reviewed March 2, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 george Martaella Vineyard and King Family Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 130 cases, $50. A 50/50 blend of the two vineyards that are adjacent properties on Hartman Road. Because of lack of frost protection, over half of the crop was lost from these two vineyards in 2008 so the grapes were fermented together. Pommard clone. · On the fruity nose there are bright oak-infused aromas of black cherries and berries. Moderately rich core of ripe berries with a savory overtone. Still closed, opening gradually in the glass. Supple ripe tannins, tasty supporting oak and admirable delicacy. A solid wine which will get showier with time. Decent (+). Reviewed December 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 george Martaella Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 85 cases, $50. All Pommard clone. Formerly named the Benovia Vineyard on Hartmann Lane off Piner Ranch Road. · The biggest daddy in the lineup offering luscious and creamy dark stone fruit with well-spiced black cherry aromas. A showoff that will appeal to hedonists. Reviewed November 2, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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