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Vellutini Ranch

The Vellutini Ranch is bordered on the east by Jackass Hill and on the south by Jackass Vineyard, sharing the same Franciscan soil type. Lee and Carolyn Martinelli hired their teenaged grandson, Anthony Britton, Jr., to help plant the steep slope with Zinfandel in 1999. The two vineyards are comprised of eight small blocks. The Zinfandel is planted with bud wood from the Martinelli family’s centurion grapevines Jackass Hill and Jackass Vineyard.

Cases Produced: 375
Suggested Retail Price: $50.00

In The Press: 2012
"The 2009 Zinfandel Vellutini Ranch is a deep, plush wine loaded with black cherries, plums, tobacco, incense, licorice and sweet spices. It shows tremendous depth and persistence throughout. Silky tannins frame a finish laced with chocolate, mocha and licorice. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024." - 92 points, Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate.
Reviews:
2009 Vintage
92 points. Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate
2008 Vintage
92 points. Robert M. Parker, Jr.
91 points. Josh Raynolds
2007 Vintage
94 points. Robert M. Parker, Jr.
94 points. Josh Raynolds
Consulting Winemaker:
Helen Turley
Winemaker:
Bryan Kvamme
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