{"product_id":"winery-visit-martinelli-and-the-soul-of-sonoma-farming","title":"Winery Visit: Martinelli And The Soul of Sonoma Farming - Madison","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us at Waterford Wine \u0026amp; Spirits in Fitchburg for an extraordinary evening with Brian Ackerman of Sonoma’s legendary Martinelli Winery. Nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley, the Martinelli family has been cultivating premium wine grapes since the 1880s, producing some of California’s most celebrated, single-vineyard Pinots, Zinfandels, and Chardonnays. Brian will guide us through a curated flight of these iconic bottlings, sharing the rich heritage, meticulous farming practices, and non-interventional winemaking philosophy that give Martinelli wines their famed depth, character, and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the evening, you’ll taste through a stellar lineup of small-production releases, including their acclaimed Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and old-vine Zinfandels grown on steep, sun-drenched hillsides. Brian will offer insider stories from the vineyards, unpack the nuances of Sonoma’s cool-climate microclimates, and discuss how five generations of family stewardship shape every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a longtime collector of California classics or simply eager to expand your cellar with exceptional cool-climate wines, this tasting offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of Sonoma’s premiere producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Study Hall-style tasting, where you can stop by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 and taste at your own pace, under Brian's guidance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eWines to be tasted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay Bella Vigna Sonoma Coast $44.99\u003cbr\u003ePinot Noir Bella Vigna Sonoma Coast $49.99\u003cbr\u003ePinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Vineyard $89.99\u003cbr\u003eZinfandel Vigneto Di Evo Russian River Valley $34.99\u003cbr\u003eZinfandel Guiseppe \u0026amp; Luisa Russian River Valley $69.99\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll prices listed reflect regular retail. Significant discounts will be offered on all wines tasted. Due to the highly allocated nature of some selections, wines may change without notice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterford Wine and Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67614555341033,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2805\/7022\/files\/Martinelli-winery-Hop-Barn-exterior.jpg?v=1791044272","url":"https:\/\/waterfordwine.com\/products\/winery-visit-martinelli-and-the-soul-of-sonoma-farming","provider":"Waterford Wine and Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}