Reviews & Ratings

2015 Martin Ray Winery Rose "Rose of Pinot Noir"

Winery: Martin Ray Winery

Vintage: 2015

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Rose of Pinot Noir"

Wine Category: Rose

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 6,500

KWG Score: 88 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: May 6, 2016

Wine Review: This strawberry colored Rose opens with a fragrant watermelon and Maraschino cherry bouquet with a hint of rose blossom. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a prominent mineral infused Maraschino cherry with hints of white pepper, wild strawberry and blood orange. It finishes dry and refreshing. While not over complex, this is a nice summer quaffer. I would enjoy it at the beach with some bacon cheddar cheese spread and stone wheat thins. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine blossoms with a complex and fruit-driven bouquet featuring high tone tropical and citrus notes such as blood orange, kiwi, passion fruit and coconut, coupled with more delicate aromas of watermelon and orange creme. In a constant effort to over-deliver, our Rose is dominated by a round front and mid-palate, that is fruit-driven, but dry. It has well-balanced, refreshing acidity around the edges and a clean refined finish. Pairs well with oysters on half shell with Rose' mignonette or salmon or tuna sashimi.

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