Martin Ray was a legendary winemaker who was a pioneer in establishing 100% varietal wines in California. He also led the way in developing the now famous hillside vineyards of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Today, the winery is owned by Courtney Benham, who honors the heritage of Martin Ray with his commitment to sourcing premium wine grapes from hillside vineyards in Santa Cruz, Napa, Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. They also offer exclusive Diamond Mountain and Santa Cruz Mountain Cabernet Sauvignons, available in limited quantity. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and proprietary reserve wines are hand-crafted in small lots... following the dictum of the late Martin Ray: "We add nothing to our wines, nor do we take anything from them. With infinite care, we leave them alone".
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Our 2010 Merlot is picked in small batches and then de-stemmed to open-top tanks with maximum whole berries intact. The fruit is then cold-soaked for three days, fermented until dry and kept at an elevated temperature for one week after it is dry before pressing. This Merlot has a vibrant, ... more
BN#459209
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Our Chardonnay is pressed in small lots with whole clusters, then mostly native yeast is used in the fermentation process with very little malolactic in order to retain brightness. The wine is 100% barrel fermented for seven months in French oak; 15% new oak, 85% 1-4 year old barrels. Aging ... more
BN#465594
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One-hundred percent barrel fermented with ten months of aging in French oak barrels "sur-lies" develops rounder, creamier texture in the wine. Our Bald Mountain Chardonnay is a light straw color and begins with delicate, layered aromas of oak spice, lemon and ripe orchard fruit. Bright flavors of ripe peach, nectarine, ... more
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Mouthwatering aromas of plum, black cherry, rose petal, spicy cedar and sweet smokiness from the barrels lure the taster into a decadently rich, velvety mouthful of ripe black fruit and seductive spice flavors, all enhanced by a whiff of savory smoke. These flavors linger through the long, delicious finish, begging ... more
BN#484577
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This Pinot Noir has bright cherry-cola, rose petal, vanilla and spice aromas, which lead into a delicate, silky mouthful of consistent flavors.
Food and Wine Pairing: Pair our Pinot Noir with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or creamy butternut squash soup. more
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Soft, sweet clove overtones back aromatics thick with smoky vanilla and a whisper of anise. This pretty and intense wine with a nice, luscious mouth-filling character is full of dark, lightly smoked, sweet fruit, layered with rich texture and a mellow tannic backbone.
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BN#444253
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The Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinctive wine with beautiful balance and solid, bright structure. Inviting, elegant aromas of red cherry fruit and cedar with a background of black cherry, vanilla and cherry pie lead to lush flavors of cherry and cedar, finishing with a soft whisper of ... more
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This wine is a rich, dark ruby color and abounds with mouthwatering aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, mocha and a savory wisp of sweet smoke. The mouthfeel is luscious, velvety and rich, with abundant flavors of juicy blackberry, mocha, vanilla and spice, which linger through the finish. more
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These mountaintop vineyards are privileged with morning and evening fog, due to the maritime influences from the San Francisco Bay. These idyllic conditions lengthen the growing season, allowing grapes to reach maturity with deep color and concentrated flavors.
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BN#484586
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.