2004 Martinelli "Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel

94 Points from Vinous: "(16.6% alcohol) Good dark red-ruby. Highly aromatic nose of raspberry liqueur, orange zest and dusty minerality. A compellingly sweet fruit bomb on the palate, with explosive raspberry flavor carried by the wine's powerful spine. This was aged in one-third new oak, which seems like just the right amount of wood." (5/2006)

93 Points from Robert Parker: "Martinelli’s Zindfandel is a rich, high-octane wine of considerable intensity, fragrance, and richness. The 2004 Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa (175 cases) exhibits huge aromas of fresh mushrooms, roasted meats, spice box, incense, licorice, raisins, and plenty of sweet currants and plums. A full-throttle, mouth-coating Zinfandel with no hard edges..." (6/29/2006)