Martin Ray

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

8.829 ratings

8.83 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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

8.9

Consistent quality from this producer. Very typical Sonoma PN

Consistent quality from this producer. Very typical Sonoma PN

Aug 31st, 2014

Hospitality White Crane Winery

8.7

Happy three day weekend! #russianriver #pinotrocks

Happy three day weekend! #russianriver #pinotrocks

Feb 17th, 2014

8.1

From the hotel minibar.
2012 vintage.

From the hotel minibar.
2012 vintage.

Apr 27th, 2015

8.8

Sweet strawberries and cherries then a mild wood finish. No bite at the end very smooth wine.

Sweet strawberries and cherries then a mild wood finish. No bite at the end very smooth wine.

Nov 16th, 2014

8.1

Ok. Definite Pinot characteristics. Strawberries, cherries, mild earthiness. Palate much of the same, but more muted than the nose. A bit hollow. Average. Getting a more pronounced, sweeter nose as I continue to swirl. Major weakness is the hollowness on the palate, a ghostly mouthfeel.
However, pretty decent for the price, under $20 or right at it, I think. I paid $15ish

Ok. Definite Pinot characteristics. Strawberries, cherries, mild earthiness. Palate much of the same, but more muted than the nose. A bit hollow. Average. Getting a more pronounced, sweeter nose as I continue to swirl. Major weakness is the hollowness on the palate, a ghostly mouthfeel.
However, pretty decent for the price, under $20 or right at it, I think. I paid $15ish

Jul 23rd, 2014

7.8

Very very woody. Not your usual Russian River Pinot. Needs lots of breathing. No medal -2014-$30

Very very woody. Not your usual Russian River Pinot. Needs lots of breathing. No medal -2014-$30

Jul 12th, 2014

9.6

Buckeye in Mill Valley

Buckeye in Mill Valley

Apr 15th, 2014

9.6

Smooth, light. This was the red we served at our wedding.

Smooth, light. This was the red we served at our wedding.

Nov 26th, 2013

8.5

Marty does a nice wine. Good representation of a Russian River. Pinot. Excellent bargain from Costco .

Marty does a nice wine. Good representation of a Russian River. Pinot. Excellent bargain from Costco .

Sep 17th, 2013

8.7

Very nice wine

Very nice wine

Jul 27th, 2013