Arnot-Roberts

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.2194 ratings
9.272 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

Peter Martin Ray Pinot Noir really struck me at this visit and is a gorgeous version of California Pinot Noir!

Peter Martin Ray Pinot Noir really struck me at this visit and is a gorgeous version of California Pinot Noir!

Nov 13th, 2022
Brian S

Young but very good and will be great in 4-6 years. Cranberry, plum, raspberry, currant, chanterelle mushroom, decomposed leaves and soil.

Young but very good and will be great in 4-6 years. Cranberry, plum, raspberry, currant, chanterelle mushroom, decomposed leaves and soil.

Jul 31st, 2022
Joshua Fisher

Actually HEAVEN AND EARTH Vineyard. 2019

Actually HEAVEN AND EARTH Vineyard. 2019

Nov 2nd, 2020
Brian S

Unfortunately this was a bad bottle. Did not open up, have much of a nose and was extremely effervescent. Bottle shock.

Unfortunately this was a bad bottle. Did not open up, have much of a nose and was extremely effervescent. Bottle shock.

Jun 16th, 2019
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9.5

The 2017 Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is superb. Bright, focused and wonderfully energetic, the 2017 is simply magnificent. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, crushed rocks, blood orange and mint are all beautifully delineated. There is a real sense of energy here that is compelling. At times, the Peter Martin Ray shows a more somber side. It is that push and pull of elements that makes the 2017 so alluring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019)

The 2017 Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is superb. Bright, focused and wonderfully energetic, the 2017 is simply magnificent. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, crushed rocks, blood orange and mint are all beautifully delineated. There is a real sense of energy here that is compelling. At times, the Peter Martin Ray shows a more somber side. It is that push and pull of elements that makes the 2017 so alluring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019)

Apr 24th, 2019
Mark Morgan

Great mineral structure, maybe the best ‘12 N Cal pinot I’ve tasted. Ready now.

Great mineral structure, maybe the best ‘12 N Cal pinot I’ve tasted. Ready now.

Dec 3rd, 2018
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

10

A perfect Pinot. So many pinots, even good ones, are one-trick ponies. This one isn't. It has all the depth and mystery that caused me to fall in love with the grape. Best wine experience in a long time.

A perfect Pinot. So many pinots, even good ones, are one-trick ponies. This one isn't. It has all the depth and mystery that caused me to fall in love with the grape. Best wine experience in a long time.

6 people found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.0

Beautiful balance between earth and fruit.

Beautiful balance between earth and fruit.

5 people found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014
Hardy Wallace

Owner/Winemaker Dirty & Rowdy Wines

9.8

Dang- tastes like if Pacalet made wine in SCM!

Dang- tastes like if Pacalet made wine in SCM!

5 people found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2014
Vinny Eng

Seaweed and flowers and a little patience goes a long way!

Seaweed and flowers and a little patience goes a long way!

4 people found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2014