2003 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge
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(15.8% alcohol) Good ruby-red. Musky, nuanced nose combines sappy cherry, raspberry, minerals and earth. Sweet and layered, with a lush, fine-grained texture and perfectly integrated acidity. Very rich but quite dry. This rather powerful pinot builds impressively toward the finish and really lingers on the palate.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Complex forest floor notes along with violets, raspberries, cola, and jammy cherry and currant notes jump from the fabulous bouquet of the 2003 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge. Deep ruby-colored, there is no disappointment following the stunning aromatics when the wine hits the palate. There is plenty of tannin, but it is generally well-concealed by extravagant levels of fruit, body, and concentration. It is a noble expression of one of northern California’s great Pinot Noir vineyards. It should drink well for 8-10 years. Tel. (707) 525-0570; Fax (707) 525-9463
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.