Martin Ray
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
, Napa Valley
93 Points - James Suckling, February 2020
Napa Cabernet for under $30?! Yes this is really happening. Deep notes of dense cassis, blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors with touches of Elderflower and vanilla. Fresh mulberry and tart cherry throughout, with sweet cocoa powder, Mediterranean oregano, and supple integrated tannins.
Beautiful now and will really begin to shine with some further bottle age on it... that is if you can wait that long. Start the grill and bring on the meats.
VINEYARDS
Sourced from various sought-after appellations, premiere vineyard locations throughout the valley including Rutherford, Stags Leap District, Howell, Oak Knoll offering distinct variances in climate, elevation, and soil type.
VINTAGE
Classic, labor-intensive, small-lot winemaking techniques implemented. Four-day cold-soak, hand punch downs for two weeks in open-top fermenters. Aged in 40% new French oak for 16 months
Vintage: 2018
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Napa Valley
Aging: Aged in 40% new French oak for 16 months.
pH: 3.8
TA: 0.54 g/100ml
Alcohol %: 14.3%
Tasting Notes 
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Located in the heart of Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, this historic winery site was established in 1881 and is one of the oldest continuously operated winery in Sonoma County. Courtney purchased the winery in 2003, continually striving to modernizer the facility while incorporating elements of it’s history. The Russian River Valley appellation is most well-known for the varietals Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which thrive in a cool climate with morning fog and moderate temperatures due to the coastal influence. This ideal location intiated replanting in 2011 of very own 12 acres of estate Pinot Noir vineyards, including two acres of the Martin Ray Heritage Clone 37.
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Learn more at www.martinraywinery.com.
