Syrah Lolita Ranch
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild game
✨ Technical Specifications
The Lolita Ranch Syrah is a profound expression of Sonoma County terroir, sourced from a historic property purchased in 1945 by Tony and Lolita Martinelli. Situated on a steep, east-facing hillside in the Russian River Valley, the vineyard is defined by its cool-climate fog and classic Goldridge sandy loam soils. Planted with the Alban clone of Syrah, these vines yield incredibly concentrated fruit. The winemaking philosophy remains deeply traditional and minimalist, utilizing native yeast fermentation and bottling the wine unfined and unfiltered. This approach preserves the wine's signature wild, savory character, marked by intense notes of dark blackberries, cracked black pepper, smoked meats, and a rich, velvety texture that reflects both the rugged hillside terroir and the Martinelli family's multi-generational dedication to the land.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the late 1880s by Italian immigrants Giuseppe Martinelli and Luisa Vellutini, Martinelli Winery is a celebrated multi-generational estate nestled in California's Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. For over a century, the family has farmed historically significant, steep hillside sites, most famously the iconic Jackass Hill and Jackass Vineyard planted in 1887. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to estate viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, the winery captures the distinct microclimates and soils of Sonoma County. Martinelli is globally acclaimed for its powerful, old-vine Zinfandels, expressive single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, structured Syrahs, and richly textured Chardonnays.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5-15.5%