Martin Ray
2022 Pinot Noir
, Hallberg Ranch
Russian River Valley

95 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Opens with cherry blossom and raspberry over fresh pomegranate with subtle touches of dried violet and lavender, with notes of spice that carry through to its silky layers, juicy red core, and velvety fine-grained tannins.  This is quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and embodies bright, high-toned fruit, generous round body, and a silky refined finish.

Loads of energy here and drinking fantastic!  Begs you to pour another glass.
Enjoy now and cellar as many as you can.  Best through 2034.

VINEYARD

Revered for its impeccable fruit, Hallberg Ranch is 100% dry-farmed vineyard set on rolling hills where Green Valley’s southern edge meets the Russian River Valley. Pommard and Clone 115, a few coveted blocks on the Southern edge.

VINTAGE NOTES

Vintage 2022 started early, with bud break in early March.  Late spring cold weather, with much-needed precipitation, helped shape the season, in another record drought year.  Premature summer warmth, with a record early harvest in late July.  While the vintage was marked by incredible variation across each growing region, and low yields throughout, the wines are lively and fruit-forward with balanced tannins.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Fermented separately in small open-top fermenters with gentle punchdowns. Maintained at moderate temperatures until dry, basket-pressed, and racked to 30% new French oak for 12 months.  38% Pommard and 62% Clone 115.

Vintage:  2022
Varietal Composition:  100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard:  Hallberg Ranch
Appellation:  Russian River Valley
Aging:  30% new French oak for 12 months.
Brix:  22.9˚
pH: 3.53
TA: 5.5 g/L
Alcohol %:  13.2%

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