TN: 2005 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa

2005 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (12/31/2007)
As usual, an outrageously hedonistic zin that holds nothing back. Pushing the boundaries of fortified wine with its 16.9% alcohol, but a great wine to ring in the new year with. If this wine played football, it would be flagged for taunting. Probably would have went to the U of Miami. An excess success. (92 pts.)

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Cheers,

Otis

1/2/088:10 PM

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I had one in mid '07, and though I realize it was early, mine was almost overwhelmingly hot, which was vastly different from what I had tasted at the winery. Your note seems different, did you get a lot of heat? I wonder if a little time in the bottle might have helped that.

1/2/088:22 PM

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jebMember

I have one bottle of this which I keep in a blast proof container waiting for the right time to open.

1/2/089:15 PM

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otisabdulMember

lizardking: I did not get much vapor on the finish, but it was encroaching on port-ness (except that the fruit was bright and lively, not raisiny).

The wine split the room, some found it too over the top, while others were enchanted. There really is no middle ground with a G&L.

Cheers,

Otis

1/2/0810:10 PM

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bernoMember

I had this in February. In my top five wines for my Napa/Sonoma trip. Wonderful, wonderful wine.

1/3/088:48 PM

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stickmanMember

quote:
Originally posted by otisabdul:
If this wine played football, it would be flagged for taunting. Probably would have went to the U of Miami.

LOL! I love your description! I haven't tasted the '05, but previous vintages were consistent with this. Hard not to like, but after I had a few, the appeal seemed to fade. Nonetheless, thanks for the notes.

1/5/087:09 PM

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lizardkingMember

quote:
Originally posted by otisabdul:
lizardking: I did not get much vapor on the finish, but it was encroaching on port-ness (except that the fruit was bright and lively, not raisiny).

The wine split the room, some found it too over the top, while others were enchanted. There really is no middle ground with a G&L.

Cheers,

Otis

Good to know, thanks. I'll post my impressions from the next bottle, which won't be for at least 6 months or so.

1/5/089:50 PM

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