2002 Martinelli Gewürztraminer Dry Select
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A generally forgotten varietal in California is Gewurztraminer, the great majority of which is insipid, cloyingly sweet stuff except in the hands of a few producers. Martinelli’s Gewurztraminer Martinelli Vineyard is, year in and year out, one of the finest produced in northern California. The dry 2002 (525 cases) reveals authentic rose petal and lychee nut aromas, medium body, crisp fruit, good underlying acidity, and a touch of tannin in the finish. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years. Tel. (707) 525-0570; Fax (707) 525-0570
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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.