2023 Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River
Profound aromas of black plum, blueberry compote, and balanced oak spice. The palate is rich, with flavors of Bing cherry and blueberry preserves, leading to a long, sweet barrel spice finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River
Vineyard Designation
Zio Tony Ranch
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
With sweet and very fragrant aromas capturing your nose with black cherry, raspberry, and clean earth. The lively entry gives you a full palate of flavors of black raspberry, pomegranate, and a touch of barrel spice in the juicy finish.
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.