Martin Ray is a winery located in Santa Rosa, California, USA. The winery was founded in 1943 by Martin Ray, a pioneer of modern winemaking in California. Today, Martin Ray produces a range of wines from grapes grown in California, with a focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other Bordeaux varietals.
Martin Ray's Chardonnays are known for their balance of fruit and acidity, with flavors of apple, pear, and citrus. Their Pinot Noirs are typically elegant and complex, with notes of cherry, raspberry, and spice. The winery's Cabernet Sauvignons are rich and full-bodied, with black fruit and a firm tannic structure. Martin Ray also produces a range of other wines, including Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel.
In addition to its estate-grown wines, Martin Ray also sources grapes from other vineyards throughout California. The winery has a strong commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices, and many of their vineyards are certified sustainable or organic. Martin Ray's wines have received numerous accolades and high ratings from wine critics and publications.