1994 Martinelli Jack Ass Vineyard Zinfandel - 750ml

1994 Martinelli Jack Ass Vineyard Zinfandel - 750ml

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1994 Martinelli Jack Ass Vineyard Zinfandel - 94 pts!
The Martinelli Family has been farming their estate vineyards for over 135 years, continuing their rich history and making them 6th generation wine growers and farmers. The Martinelli children have always been raised working in the fields from a young age. Leno Martinelli was making wine at 5 years old, and farming his own vineyards at the age of 12. Leno taught his son, Lee Sr., to make wine alongside him when Lee Sr was 5.

 

This tradition continued with Lee Sr. having his children tying vines, suckering, and picking apples at ages as young as 6 years old. A strong work ethic was the byproduct to the stewardship of the land as a way of life, a gift to provide for your family and a privileged obligation to the next generation. Many decades later, Lee Sr. and Carolyn’s four children are stilled happily involved in the farming and winery businesses on a daily basis.

Product Details

Varietal Zinfandel
Vintage 1994
Rating RP93
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Martinelli
Color Red
Wine Type Table

Winery Details

Varietal Zinfandel
Vintage 1994
Rating RP93
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Martinelli
Color Red
Wine Type Table

Robert Parker

Rating RP93 - I just had the 1994 Jackass Vineyard Zinfandel (93 points) with dinner, and it was akin to having liquefied strawberry shortcake, only dry, intoxicating, and incredibly perfumed. This wine is best drunk young, despite its lofty alcohol levels and extract. My recommendation is to consume it during its first 5-8 years of life. Martinelli's most popular wine (until readers begin to discover just how exciting the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are) remains the Jackass Zinfandel. Are the 1995s superior to the 1994? My tasting instincts suggest both efforts are as good. The landmark Jackass Hill Vineyard (an incredibly steep vineyard planted in 1887) produces spectacular wines. RP

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