2021 Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch 750ml
Appellation
Russian River
The nose hits you with complex aromas of hazelnut, crème brûlée, and preserved lemon. Upon entry, you get a mouthful of bright and zesty lemon, followed by flavors of fresh pastry and golden delicious apple. The finish is accentuated with yellow pear and wet stone.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River
Vineyard Designation
Zio Tony Ranch
Alcohol %
15.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The nose hits you with complex aromas of hazelnut, crème brûlée, and preserved lemon. Upon entry, you get a mouthful of bright and zesty lemon, followed by flavors of fresh pastry and golden delicious apple. The finish is accentuated with yellow pear and wet stone.
Vineyard Notes
The Zio Tony Ranch is named after Lee Sr.’s uncle Tony who was the first in the Bondi family to be born on American soil. Zio Tony, Zio meaning 'uncle' in Italian and pronounced 'tseo', was a very charismatic man with a big booming voice whom loved a good time. When Zio Tony passed away in 1971 his nephew, Lee Martinelli, Sr., took over management of the estate. The love of his family's heritage land was too great for Lee to sell the property and in one short season, he went from High School teacher to Apple Farmer. Eventually, this apple orchard was converted to vineyards, as the market for apples grew unbearably soft. The vines are planted on rolling hills made up of Gold Ridge soil, with Clones consisting of 95, 76, and 548.