The 1999 Chardonnay Martinelli Road (a Chardonnay vineyard that is essentially the lower slopes of the Jackass and Jackass Hill Zinfandel vineyards) offers steely, waxy, buttery tropical fruits, great ripeness, good underlying acidity, smoky, leesy characteristics, and a full-bodied, fruit-dominated finish. It should drink well for 2-3 years. It offers a slightly reserved/restrained style.
(Release date 09/01)
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