Martinelli Lolita Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, 2022 USA Rustenberg I loved the nose on

I loved the nose on the 2019 Breca

A delightfully fresh and mineral Chardonnay that pushes back against any Napa Valley caricatures of this variety

The nose is somewhat more complex than in the case of the Crianza

The Schäfer-Fröhlich family cultivates 24 hectares of vineyards in the magnificent hills along the Nahe River

while Carignan adds freshness and acidity

Martinelli Lolita Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, 2022 USA Rustenberg I loved the nose onRipe cherry, raspberry compote, rose petals, baking spices, subtle forest floor. Full bodied for a Pinot, with layered red and dark berry fruit, cola, and hints of vanilla and toast from oak aging. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish.