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Estate Grown - Clone 37

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Martin Ray Estate Grown - Clone 37 is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the essence of the Russian River Valley. This Pinot Noir exhibits a medium body, delivering a delightful balance of structure and elegance. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, enhancing the wine's overall vibrancy and making it incredibly food-friendly. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring lush notes of ripe cherry and raspberry, complemented by subtle hints of earthy undertones and spice. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth mouthfeel without overpowering the delicate nature of this varietal. As a dry wine, it offers a clean finish, allowing the complex flavors to linger and inviting another sip. This Pinot Noir captures the heart of its region, making it a true representative of Russian River Valley craftsmanship.

Tasting notes:


Raspberry

Raspberry

Cherry

Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Seared Salmon

Region:


Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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