Martin Ray

Sonoma County Pinot Noir

8.511 ratings

-no pro ratings

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

8.8

Light cherry color with violet undertones. Fun little nose of light oak, bright cherries, cigar smoke, and floral accents. There’s a lot to be said of quality, consistent wines. Not a lot of difference in vintages with them, no surprises. Familiarity can breed comfort. The key word for the palate is smooth. Lacking a strong presence of fruit, you’ll find vanilla, dry grass, a little menthol, and some strawberry here, along with more oak. Decent length to the finish. Inexpensive and pleasing is always a win.

Light cherry color with violet undertones. Fun little nose of light oak, bright cherries, cigar smoke, and floral accents. There’s a lot to be said of quality, consistent wines. Not a lot of difference in vintages with them, no surprises. Familiarity can breed comfort. The key word for the palate is smooth. Lacking a strong presence of fruit, you’ll find vanilla, dry grass, a little menthol, and some strawberry here, along with more oak. Decent length to the finish. Inexpensive and pleasing is always a win.

Jun 5th, 2018

Christian McLeod

8.9

Expressive

Expressive

Feb 11th, 2018

7.0

Eh. Took a couple glasses.

Eh. Took a couple glasses.

Dec 12th, 2016

9.0

Jeffrey had this 7 years ago

Jeffrey had this 7 years ago

Aug 14th, 2017

8.0

Kevin had this 7 years ago

Kevin had this 7 years ago

Jul 26th, 2017

8.6

Claudia had this 8 years ago

Claudia had this 8 years ago

May 22nd, 2017

8.9

Andrew had this 8 years ago

Andrew had this 8 years ago

Feb 19th, 2017

8.8

Mark had this 8 years ago

Mark had this 8 years ago

Jan 20th, 2017

Bob Fredrickson

8.8

Bob had this 8 years ago

Bob had this 8 years ago

Dec 17th, 2016

Natalie Pacella

8.5

Natalie had this 8 years ago

Natalie had this 8 years ago

Dec 10th, 2016