Lively flavors of strawberry compote, dried cherries, and clove are found in the glass. Leading with a bright entry, you will find flavors in the mouth of red berries, pomegranate, and ripe cherry. The clean, long finish is complemented by balanced acidity.
The Lolita Ranch is located on Martinelli Road in Forestville. The property was part of the original Martinelli Homestead Ranch, belonging to Giuseppe and Luisa Martinelli who purchased the steep, forested land in the late 1800’s. Later, their eldest son Fred sold the parcel to his neighbor, Lolita Young’s mother. Eventually Bob and Lolita Young inherited it, and ran a herd of cattle on the land for many years. Lee Martinelli Jr. and his wife Pamela acquired the property in 1999 from Bob Young after Lolita’s passing, returning it back to the Martinelli estate and to the family’s continuing century-long legacy of viticulture. Lee Jr. decided to name the ranch after Lolita, and planted the steep hillside in 2001 with four different grape varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel.
Wine Spectator Review:
Stylish and high-toned, with pretty notes of cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis that unfurl over a lacy structure, backed by a full-length drape of potpourri on the perfumed and mineral-tinged finish. Shows ample fruit and a sense of polish through the finish. Drink now through 2034. 257 cases made.
