Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1103 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Corey Zamora, CSW

Wow, Structured, and balanced. Almost rustic till the finish when the power hits you. This needs heavy beef, so tasty.

Wow, Structured, and balanced. Almost rustic till the finish when the power hits you. This needs heavy beef, so tasty.

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2018
Jusden Aumand

Not for the faint of heart. If you don't like complex hellish structure stay away. If you are still reading you will love glass after glass.

Oh, and they managed to throw some big rich black fruit in there too!

Not for the faint of heart. If you don't like complex hellish structure stay away. If you are still reading you will love glass after glass.

Oh, and they managed to throw some big rich black fruit in there too!

Sep 14th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

1979 Martin Ray. Really lovely earth and light leather tones. Deep color and nice nose and mod finish

1979 Martin Ray. Really lovely earth and light leather tones. Deep color and nice nose and mod finish

Nov 20th, 2015
Chris MacLean

Very enjoyable, with juicy earthy notes mid-palate that cling to the sides of my mouth, making me want more.

Very enjoyable, with juicy earthy notes mid-palate that cling to the sides of my mouth, making me want more.

Feb 7th, 2015
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.8

From Cooper-Garrod vineyards and Fellom Ranch (on montebello ridge). Aged 30 months in French oak, 35% new barrels.

From Cooper-Garrod vineyards and Fellom Ranch (on montebello ridge). Aged 30 months in French oak, 35% new barrels.

Dec 26th, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Purchased fruit cortneybenhan

Purchased fruit cortneybenhan

Apr 5th, 2013
Daniel Jara

Increíble cab de Napa, redondo en Boca , frutas negras, en nariz no le hace justicia, excelente vino! Entre más dure en copa se descubre más intensidad y desarrolla ma notas interesantes !

Increíble cab de Napa, redondo en Boca , frutas negras, en nariz no le hace justicia, excelente vino! Entre más dure en copa se descubre más intensidad y desarrolla ma notas interesantes !

Sep 29th, 2025
Charlie Tapp

red fruit, cedar, eucalyptus and vanilla.

red fruit, cedar, eucalyptus and vanilla.

Sep 21st, 2023
John dober

Sturdy and bold. Fruit is bright. Good tannins to finish

Sturdy and bold. Fruit is bright. Good tannins to finish

Oct 16th, 2022
Michael Amoruso

Big but balanced. Dark blackberry. Good acidity. Calls for steak.

Big but balanced. Dark blackberry. Good acidity. Calls for steak.

Sep 4th, 2022