Martinelli Bondi Home Ranch Pinot Noir '21

From the revered Sonoma Coast estate's original 1896 plantings, this heritage clone Pinot Noir shimmers with a translucent garnet hue. The nose erupts with an intoxicating perfume of wild strawberry, rose petal, and freshly tilled earth layered with subtle notes of orange zest and forest floor. On the palate, the wine achieves ethereal balance - flavors of red cherry, blood orange, and exotic baking spices float across satin-textured tannins with an acidity that earned consistent 95-97 point scores. Whole cluster fermentation (30%) lends aromatic complexity to this 13.9% alcohol beauty aged 11 months in François Frères barrels (40% new). The finish lingers for over a minute with haunting floral notes. Serve slightly chilled with duck confit or truffle risotto - this 2021 will continue evolving gracefully for 8-10 years.