2000 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge
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The outstanding, opaque purple-colored 2000 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge is a powerful offering (15% alcohol). It is a full-bodied, Burgundian-styled effort displaying notes of blackberries, blueberries, violets, minerals, and smoke. This stunning 2000 is dense, thick, and juicy, with vibrant acidity (remarkable given its weight and richness). It will drink well for a decade. Tel. (707) 525-0570; Fax (707) 525-9463
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(15% alcohol) Saturated bright ruby. Compellingly pure aromas of black fruits, black licorice, bitter chocolate and mint. Very concentrated, deep and fresh; a youthfully packed pinot with terrific verve. Finishes with big, dusty, spreading tannins and impressive length.
About the producer

Martinelli is a Sonoma benchmark for vineyard-designate bottlings—wines built to highlight how strongly a single site can shape Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Across the range, the focus stays consistent: small-production bottlings that feel distinctly tied to where they’re grown.