2021 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastWinemaker Notes Fresh pomegranate, underripe raspberry with layers of bramble and spice. Deep red fruit carries throughout with hints of forest floor and orange zest. Tinges of cola and graphite, with silky, refined tannins on the finish. About Winery The name Martin Ray resonates deeply in the history of California Winemaking. Martin Ray was a pioneer, dedicated to crafting single varietal, region specific wine from 1943 through 1972 in Saratoga, in

yet tightly grained tannins give it tension

Mark and Nils began looking for a permanent home for Carter Cellars and for a small Napa Winery at which they could produce wines from estate grown fruit

available only in magnum and obviously very limited

rounded tannins and flavors of blackberry

Vintage : 2018

oak-inspired finish

98 points Jeb Dunnuck

The crisp acidity and subtle mineral undertones give the wine great structure and elegance

The 2018 is pretty much a classic 50:50 blend with 49

given extended maceration times to extract the lovely flavors and texture present in the grapes

Weighted with rich fruit and bramble

tight and silky with beautiful freshness and finesse