• Martin Ray 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, California
  • Martin Ray 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, California
2018 Pinot Noir

Martin Ray

Sonoma Coast, United States

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Enjoy this amazing and affordable 94 point Pinot Noir from Martin Ray.

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About This Wine

Martin Ray

Pinot Noir

Focusing on making place-specific wines isn't the easiest task, but it's always nice to be rewarded. James Suckling awarded this wine with 94 points! In an effort to produce a wine that pays honorable tribute to the esteemed AVA, they sourced grapes from premium sites throughout the region. This blend includes several of the vineyards that have shown as standouts within the vast and rugged Sonoma Coast. Sourced from Richioli, Cartan Vineyard, and Tina Marie. Seeing almost a year in oak really allowed the wine to mature to a delicious, accessible, but still complex Pinot.

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Martin Ray 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, California

Wine Region

Sonoma Coast

Stretching along California's raw and rugged northern shores—and reaching quite far inland—Sonoma Coast is the largest AVA in Sonoma County. The proximity to the ocean makes wines here very different from those from more central AVAs. Whether the vineyards are on high ridges above the fog line or warm, fog-shrouded valley floors, the marine soils, low temperatures and cool Pacific breezes slow the ripening of the grapes. The result? Highly structured, delicate wines with plenty of acidity. The main stars here are white peach-tinged Chardonnay and wild strawberry-flavored Pinot Noir, but you will also find some excellent cool-climate Syrah with notes of white pepper and cherry.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Skirt Steak, Barbecue Chicken, Poultry

Body 2 Acidity 2Sweetness 3Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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Fresh pomegranate, strawberry, ripe Bing cherry with notes of sarsaparilla. Tart cranberry carries throughout with a touch of mace and silky, refined tannins.