2012 Martinelli Bella Vigna Pinot Noir RRV (Wines by Winery / M-R / Martinelli Winery)

95pts (CW) Bella Vigna has always been one of my favorite bottling from Martinelli, even though they been known for their single vineyard Pinots program that Helen Turley established. I am partial to Bella Vigna because it encompasses everything I enjoy about Russian River Pinots. This wine is full of ripe red cherries and raspberries with a high notes of Asian spices. Nicely balanced wine with forward fruit meant to be enjoyed now through five years. Al Jabarin Calwine