Reserve

2014 Los Carneros Pinot Noir

The Martin Ray Reserve 2014 Pinot Noir from the Los Carneros region is a striking red wine that exudes elegance and complexity. This medium-bodied wine showcases a delightful balance of vibrant acidity and silky tannins, creating a mouthwatering experience on the palate. With prominent fruit intensity, it offers enticing notes of ripe cherry and raspberry, complemented by subtle earthiness and hints of spice. The wine's smooth texture and well-integrated flavors make it incredibly food-friendly, perfect for pairing with roasted duck or a hearty mushroom risotto. This Pinot Noir exemplifies the character of its region, delivering a sophisticated taste that leaves a lasting impression.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

Region:

Los Carneros

Carneros straddles the southern border of two of the state's finest winegrowing regions—Napa and Sonoma—down to the north shore of San Pablo Bay. This is a premium cool-climate winemaking area, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign, producing delicate still and sparkling wines. Carneros Pinot Noir is famed for its berry and herb profile, while its Chardonnay is crisply acidic with fresh stone fruit flavors. The vines grow on low, rolling hills of shallow soils. They are frequently blanketed by coastal fog in the morning, then cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes in the afternoon. This creates a long growing season that yields deliciously fresh and elegant wines.

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