Ray Maurin

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

An excellent example Cabernet from Rutherford. This is the 2021 vintage and it’s absolutely beautiful. — 2 months ago

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

2015 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Elegant with just the right mix of primary and secondary characteristics currently. Some earthy tones, some pretty tones. Picked up 3 cases for an affordable ($35 a btl) domestic Cab with a decade of age on it. 2013 effort (not reviewed) had a slightly, off-putting, prunish note on the finish that wouldn’t leave the party so passed on it and went with this instead. 3.11.26. — 3 months ago

Andrew, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Hallberg Ranch Green Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Drink chilled with a rotisserie chicken for a really good time. — 3 years ago

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Martin Ray

Napa Valley Merlot

Very good Cali Cab for the price of $19. Would buy again at that price. Smyrna beverage warehouse. — 5 years ago

Maurin

Le Puy Quina Liqueur

Cherry marzipan. This hits all the right spots for me. — 6 years ago

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 8 others liked this

Domaine La Bérangeraie

Cuvée Maurin Cahors Malbec 2022

Completing my weekend Cahors trifecta, this wine is the wildest of the bunch. Deep and inky with some sediment. Very tight upon opening and doesn't seem to loosen up. The fruit is in there, though pinned down by big oak influence. This must want some more cellar time.
Listening to Fear
— 2 months ago

Jose, Tom and 19 others liked this
Doug Powers

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@Dave , because you’re special!!! 🤔🤷🔥
Dave

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Finally someone sees it. @Doug Powers
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My post went up right away too. I’ll take little victories these days!

Arnot-Roberts

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Some poopy bret blew off in 30 mins and revealed a sheer dress of leafy brown spice. Likely peaked at 15 years. — 5 months ago

Shay, Ira and 10 others liked this

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

It's a drink now young cab... just ok — 3 years ago

"Odedi", Paul and 5 others liked this

Domaine Ray-Jane

Le rosé est un vin de cons

Good breakfast juice — 4 years ago

Eddie, Michael and 2 others liked this

Joshua Cooper

Ray-Monde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

My first Joshua Cooper wine - had to check out the Young Winemaker of the year for 2020 awarded by Gourmet Wine Traveller magazine. Joshua has recently turned 32. This wine was quite rich and dense and a little closed aromatically - obviously quite young. Ripe plum, rose petals, with a little vegetal matter. - a big future ahead. Joshua has had wide experience with Australian wineries and in Burgundy with Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron. This wine from the cool climate Macedon Ranges with high profile neighbours like Bindi and Curly Flat. — 5 years ago

Ericsson, Daniel P. and 22 others liked this

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Pinot Noir 2005

Shared with Roberts, Marc & Ray on Saturday night. Still delicious, cherry, very drinkable — 6 years ago

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Synthesis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

dark ruby; blackcurrants, bell pepper, graphite, tar; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot with fruit sourced from multiple sites in Napa Valley ranging from the high elevations and volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain to the alluvial soils and warmer weather of Coombsville, Rutherford and Stags Leap District, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak; a very balanced style; $50 — 6 years ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Inspire Napa...Best of Oakville wine tasting
Moderated by Antonio Galloni, founder Vinous

WINES
2023 Favia cabernet
2016 Dalla Valle Maya
2013 Opus One
2023 Gamble estates cab
2023 Vine Hill Ranch cab
2023 Keplinger cab franc Detert vineyard

PANEL
Tom Gamble...Gamble estates
Ray Isle...wine editor,  Food and Wine
Bruce Phillips...owner Vine Hill Ranch
Michael Silacca...winemaker, Opus One
Maya  Dalla Valle...winemaker Dalla Valle
— 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
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Somm David T

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Nice line up. Particularly fond of Helen‘s work. 
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Somm David T Agree, especially her GSM blends. This is her first vintage(not even released yet) working with the Detert vineyard
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I tasted her 23 cabs with her husband DJ not long ago.

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and lemon citrus, cinnamon notes, ok balanced with acidity. Medium finish ending with nutty spice, fruit, mineral and citrus notes. — 7 months ago

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Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 3 years ago

Martin Ray

Sonoma County Rosé of Pinot Noir

Great rosé with a light blush color fruity upfront with a very slight bitterness toward the end the bitterness is not bad though and reminiscent a bitter melon. To me it’s a bit heavy for a rosé but pairs very well with food especially cheeses and spicy food.  — 4 years ago

Martin Ray

Synthesis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Delicious, smooth cab after only a little aeration. Strawberry and basalmic flavors — 5 years ago