You will not drink a better California wine than Martin Ray 2023 Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast. Priced at approximately $32, this is a terroir-driven, bright and fresh wine crafted by winemaker Leslie Renaud to reflect complex fruit, subtle spices, sea salt, and refined tannins.

We tasted mulberry and tart cherry, with hints of orange peel layered over ripe pomegranate and bramble. Expect lively acidity and silky tannins on the finish.

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Martin Ray has been family-owned since 1943 and continues its legacy of excellence today under vintner Courtney Benham and the Courtney M. Benham (CMB) Family of Wines—a family-owned and operated portfolio based in California’s Russian River Valley at Martin Ray Winery on the historic Laguna Ridge. The CMB portfolio includes Martin Ray, Angeline, Synthesis, Courtney Benham, and the newly acquired Foppiano and Vina Robles. www.martinraywinery.com.