Pinot Noir

Martin Ray Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021

  • 2021
  • 750ml
  • Red
  • 13.9%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13.9%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Martin Ray
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant.

Based in the heart of the Russian River Valley in California, Martin Ray Winery has been owned by Courtney Benham since 1990 and has approximately 5 hectares of vineyards around the winery where several clones of Pinot Noir are grown, but the majority of the grapes are acquired from growers in neighboring regions. The excellent relationships established by the company with the growers allow it to guarantee a high level of constant quality.

The Pinot Noir grapes come from several vineyards located on the vast Sonoma Coast. And thanks to the climatic differences between north and south, the result is a balanced and complex wine, with good fruit concentration. The grapes are pressed and fermented separately by plot and finally, the wines are aged in French oak for 12 months.

The wine shows a ruby color with brilliant tones. On the nose, it reveals a lively and fresh aromatic profile with notes of fresh raspberry, cherry, and cranberries followed by hints of cloves and nutmeg and then violet and hibiscus. On the palate, it is substantial and soft. It has an excellent acidic backbone and firm but smooth tannins. The finish is long, with aromas of spices and fruits. Try it with baked lamb, or with pork filet with a mushroom sauce.
Description
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant.

Based in the heart of the Russian River Valley in California, Martin Ray Winery has been owned by Courtney Benham since 1990 and has approximately 5 hectares of vineyards around the winery where several clones of Pinot Noir are grown, but the majority of the grapes are acquired from growers in neighboring regions. The excellent relationships established by the company with the growers allow it to guarantee a high level of constant quality.

The Pinot Noir grapes come from several vineyards located on the vast Sonoma Coast. And thanks to the climatic differences between north and south, the result is a balanced and complex wine, with good fruit concentration. The grapes are pressed and fermented separately by plot and finally, the wines are aged in French oak for 12 months.

The wine shows a ruby color with brilliant tones. On the nose, it reveals a lively and fresh aromatic profile with notes of fresh raspberry, cherry, and cranberries followed by hints of cloves and nutmeg and then violet and hibiscus. On the palate, it is substantial and soft. It has an excellent acidic backbone and firm but smooth tannins. The finish is long, with aromas of spices and fruits. Try it with baked lamb, or with pork filet with a mushroom sauce.
  • UPS Express Shipping option available at the checkout
  • Add gift options at the checkout
 
More from this winery
Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Martin Ray
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
More from this region
Duckhorn Decoy Merlot 2021
Duckhorn Decoy Merlot 2021
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14%
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
Merlot
Winery
Duckhorn
Region
California
Country
United States
91 AVG
Smith Madrone Chardonnay 2018
Smith Madrone Chardonnay 2018
  • 2018
  • White
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2018
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Smith Madrone
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
  • 2015
  • Red
  • 14.3%
Vintage
2015
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.3%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Hendry
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
Emmolo Merlot 2020
Emmolo Merlot 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 15%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
15%
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
Merlot
Winery
Caymus
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
Avalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Avalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
  • 2018
  • Red
  • 14%
Vintage
2018
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Avalon
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
689 Cellars Killer Drop 2020
689 Cellars Killer Drop 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
California Red Blends
Grapes
Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah
Winery
689 Cellars
Region
California
Country
United States
92 AVG
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2019
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2019
  • 2019
  • Red
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2019
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
Merlot
Winery
Duckhorn
Region
California
Country
United States
94 AVG
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2022
  • 2022
  • White
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Kendall-Jackson
Region
California
Country
United States
92 AVG
Hall Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Hall Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
  • 2017
  • Red
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2017
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Hall
Region
California
Country
United States
96 AVG
Blue Rock Baby Blue 2020
Blue Rock Baby Blue 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14.3%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.3%
Varietal
California Red Blends
Grapes
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Winery
Blue Rock
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
More from this varietal
Girlan Trattmann Pinot Noir Riserva 2020
Girlan Trattmann Pinot Noir Riserva 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Girlan
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige
Country
Italy
93 AVG
Chateau de Meursault Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chenes 2020
Chateau de Meursault Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chenes 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Chateau de Meursault
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
94 AVG
Comte Armand Pommard Premier Cru Clos des Epeneaux Monopole 2017
Comte Armand Pommard Premier Cru Clos des Epeneaux Monopole 2017
  • 2017
  • Red
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2017
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Comte Armand
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
95 AVG
Domaine Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Coeur de Roy 2022
Domaine Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Coeur de Roy 2022
  • 2022
  • Red
  • 13%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Domaine Dugat-Py
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
93 AVG
Red Burgundy Tasting Case
93 AVG
6 bottles
Red
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Longeroies 2022
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Longeroies 2022
  • 2022
  • Red
  • 13%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Domaine Charles Audoin
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
93 AVG
Long Meadow Ranch Pinot Noir 2018
Long Meadow Ranch Pinot Noir 2018
  • 2018
  • Red
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2018
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Long Meadow Ranch
Region
California
Country
United States
94 AVG
Tensley Fundamental Pinot Noir 2021
Tensley Fundamental Pinot Noir 2021
  • 2021
  • Red
  • 13.7%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13.7%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Tensley
Region
California
Country
United States
92 AVG
Pojer e Sandri Pinot Nero 2023
Pojer e Sandri Pinot Nero 2023
  • 2023
  • Red
  • 12.5%
Vintage
2023
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
12.5%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Pojer e Sandri
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige
Country
Italy
92 AVG
Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Premier Cru Santenots 2015
Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Premier Cru Santenots 2015
  • 2015
  • Red
  • 13%
Vintage
2015
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Nicolas Rossignol
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
95 AVG