★ 96 Points                                                                                   

96 Points Robert Parker:  "The Martinelli 2023 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch comes from vines planted in 1998–1999. It has a compelling woodsy, floral perfume—dried flowers, mossy bark and botanicals complement a core of strawberry and raspberry. The medium-bodied palate is delicately styled with crunchy, detailed flavors. It’s structured by silky tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, complex finish. 783 cases were made."

...One of the great families of Northern California, and of course, one of the highest quality producers, the Martinellis – and rather remarkably so – only estate-bottle 15% of their production from over 300 acres of beautifully situated vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. No doubt Helen Turley, who worked at Martinelli and mentored its winemaking team, left a profound influence on the quality of the Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Syrahs and Zinfandels, a fact that can’t be overstated. The Chardonnays all go through full malolactic fermentation and tend to see about 50% new oak. The Pinot Noirs are always 100% destemmed and largely spend no longer than ten months in about 60% new French oak."