Martinelli 2023 Giuseppe & Luisa Russian River Valley Zinfandel

The 2023 Martinelli Giuseppe & Luisa Zinfandel is a plush and expressive wine that captures the richness of its Russian River Valley heritage. It opens with enticing aromas of ripe black cherry and Santa Rosa plum, layered with subtle, warming spices that evoke a sense of comfort and depth. The palate is lively and bright, unfolding into a well-balanced midsection where cherry tart and succulent plum flavors take center stage. As the wine evolves, its harmonious structure carries through to a mouthwatering finish, accented by delicate hints of milk chocolate shavings. With its generous fruit, polished tannins, and nuanced spice, this Zinfandel is both bold and refined, offering a vivid snapshot of the vineyard’s legacy and the vintage’s cool, even growing conditions.