2013 MARTINELLI "LOLITA RANCH" CHARDONNAY From Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, "A California version of Corton-Charlemagne, the 2013 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch, which comes from old Wente clone, shows lemon meringue pie, a hint of crushed rock, and ripe apple and peach blossom notes. The wine has terrific fruit and should continue to drink well for another 5-8 years. 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." 94 Points