Image of Martinelli Winery via SnoothDomaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis 2009.. all about the chalk soil and sea beds.. lots of minerality... not as much acidity as would be there but showing pretty fleshy fruit. Martinelli Chardonnay Sonoma three sisters vineyard 2007.. the polar opposite of the Chablis.. all about being hit on the head with oak.. and even then its not well integrated.. i love the last taste of oak with caramel and coffee.. this was stingy on that.
Martinelli Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch 2007.. not for the shy or delicate.. this wine is fruit heavy and dense... high concentration.. and then after a few minutes . i liked it... let it settle down and got used to the higher alcohol and fruit.. MUCH better than the Chardonnay.
Wine of the day.. Alma Negra Argentina 2010.. a blend of bonarda/malbec and cab franc.. something about this combo works very well. definitely new world wine. with lots of dark and beautiful fruit. sweet succulent fruit.. long finish.. a sample of vanilla from the oak. pretty.. hopefully will be at the next wine tasting.
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