2015 Martinelli Chardonnay Charles Ranch
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The 2015 Charles Ranch Chardonnay opens with notes of green guava, white peaches and fresh pineapple with touches of croissant, marzipan and allspice. Medium to full-bodied with bags of savory and tropical characters in the mouth and a lively backbone, it has a satiny texture and great length. 86 cases were made.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Chardonnay Charles Ranch boasts tremendous aromatic intensity and brightness to play off the rich, layered fruit. Wonderfully complete and harmonious, the Charles Ranch is a wine that brings together striking perfume, a classic, rich expression of Martinelli fruit and silky, plush texture. At the same time, there is a palpable sense of translucence and underlying minerality that convey elegance. Time in the glass only brings out the wine's pedigree further. What a gorgeous wine this is.
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.