We had exclusive dibs on this... until we went and sold it all in just a few hours... so the distributor ordered more. Nothing like helping them figure out what they can sell... in any case, we have first crack at this round... but act fast, as it will disappear...

Martinelli Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel 2017

Sale $29.99 

93 pts Wine Enthusiast

Same Martinelli full-throttle style (16.1% alc), just a selection from their single vineyards of younger vines. At just $29.99, it is a steal!

"This wine is a barrel-blend from select Martinelli single vineyard zinfandel sites: Jackass, Vellutini, Lolita and Giuseppe & Luisa. Our Vellutini, Lolita and Giuseppe & Luisa vineyards were planted with cuttings from our 135 year-old Jackass Zinfandel clones. These vineyards are grown in cool regions of the Russian River Valley, allowing the deeper, dark flavors to develop in the grapes versus black pepper, characteristic of warmer vineyard sites. Our 2017 “Vigneto di Evo” Zinfandel has fresh aromas of raspberry compote, milk chocolate and sweet oak on the nose. Sweet entry with flavors of blueberry preserves and strawberry pie lead to supple tannins on the mid palate and fresh pomegranate finish."

“From estate-grown fruit, this is a hearty, robust expression of the variety that explodes on the palate in restless waves of ripe red cherry, black and white pepper and exotic black licorice. Powerfully concentrated, it shows a hint of lavender on the nose that invites one back again and again.” WE


Or reply. The wine will be available Wednesday in Chapel Hill. Friday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.