Chardonnay Three Sisters
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched on a rugged ridge in the cool Fort Ross-Seaview region of the Sonoma Coast, the Three Sisters Vineyard is named in honor of the three daughters of Lee Martinelli Sr.: Charlotte, Regina, and Helen. This extreme coastal site, situated just miles from the Pacific Ocean, is defined by its dramatic elevation, marine soils, and persistent ocean breezes. The unique microclimate allows Chardonnay to undergo a long, slow ripening process, preserving vibrant natural acidity while developing rich, concentrated flavors. Crafted with traditional, low-intervention methods, the wine is fermented with wild yeasts in French oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered, capturing the pure, textured essence of this maritime terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Martinelli Winery represents one of the most storied multi-generational viticultural legacies in Sonoma County, dating back to 1887 when Tuscan immigrants Giuseppe Martinelli and Luisa Vellutini first planted vines in the Russian River Valley. The estate's crown jewel remains the famed Jackass Hill—a perilous, non-terraced 60-degree slope planted to historic heritage Zinfandel and Muscat of Alexandria. Across more than 450 acres spanning Russian River Valley and Fort Ross-Seaview, the Martinellis cultivate cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as heritage Zinfandel and Syrah, across Goldridge sandy loam and marine gravel soils influenced by dense Pacific coastal fog. Winemaking emphasizes site fidelity through ambient yeast fermentations, meticulous French oak élevage, and minimal intervention, bottling without fining or filtration. Benchmark bottlings such as Jackass Hill Zinfandel, Three Sisters Chardonnay, and Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir capture rich concentration, vibrant acidity, and profound structural depth.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
14.0-15.0%