Martin Ray Pinot Noir Synthesis Russian River Valley 2018

Martin Ray was a pioneer, dedicated to crafting single varietal, region specific wine from 1943 through 1972 in Saratoga, in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mentored by Paul Masson, he took a Burgundian approach to his winemaking, and developed what is now one of the most historical properties in California, known as Mount Eden. Nearly twenty years later, Courtney Benham stumbled upon 1500 cases of Martin Ray wine in a San Jose warehouse. Courtney purchased the brand, and since 1990, has been committed to the production of artisanal wines worthy of the Martin Ray name, and has done a damn fine job continuing his legacy. In 2003, Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery made its home in the Russian River Valley, on the edge of Green Valley, at one of the oldest continually working wineries in California, not far from where this wine was sourced.