2021 Martin Ray Chardonnay Sonoma CoastJames Suckling 92 Winemaker Notes Bright and lean with Granny Smith apple skins, Yuzu and underripe apricot on the front. Fresh squeezed lemon juice layered over fleshy pineapple, almond hulls, and subtle white pepper. Mouthwatering salinity interlaced with a hint of caramel, and bracing acidity throughout. About Winery The name Martin Ray resonates deeply in the history of California Winemaking. Martin Ray was a pioneer, dedicated to crafting single

and continued to preserve the quality of the wine

when Mario Incisa acquired a number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc vine cuttings and planted them on a sloping hillside of the San Guido estate

Deep blackberry and dark plums complement fine mineral notes

Screaming Eagle was famously sold to US billionaire Stanley Kroenke and winery investor Charles Banks for an undisclosed sum

Preserving the rich history found on this property as well as Paderewski Vineyard

violets and crème de cassis the palate reveals lush red and blue fruits

and grape jelly aromas with just a touch of lavender floral character

subtle and round tannins and length for a fresh and enticing finish

He then received as a gift the property in Pessac

We are engaged in growing and making 100% of our wine

Following 3 years of cellar aging

and structured