Growing up in the San Joaquin Valley and living the equal parts rigor and reward of farming firsthand, Courtney was struck by the endless possibilities of the grape. With a dynamic perspective on the industry, the likewise endless possibilities for innovating operations at his own winery are what called Courtney to found Angeline in 1990, and what continues to call him to raise the bar on everyday wines.
Early on, Courtney recognized that great wine is the sum of more than just good grapes and talented winemakers; it's the result of an efficient, nimble whole. As with so many start-up ideas, there is a constant conceptual interplay between our lean core team and a selection of expert consultants and growers.
Early on, Courtney recognized that great wine is the sum of more than just good grapes and talented winemakers; it's the result of an efficient, nimble whole. As with so many start-up ideas, there is a constant conceptual interplay between our lean core team and a selection of expert consultants and growers.
Services
Wine Club
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Whether you're an enthusiastic wine lover or a seasoned collector, you can have 4, 6 or 12 of our exclusive club wines shipped directly to you four times per year. By joining our club you have the ability to tailor your wine selections, enjoy private tastings, attend member-only events, and receive first access to our single vineyard wines.
Reservations
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Come experience Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery set on the Laguna Ridge in the heart of Sonoma County. With a rich history and continued dedication to making terroir-driven wines from iconic appellations from the Russian River, Napa Valley, and Santa Cruz Mountains we promise to offer each visitor an exploration of place.
Winemaking
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There is much to be said about the allure of "Estate" wines, but as the idiom goes, variety is the spice of life. At Martin Ray, we have little qualms about dealing from both sides of the deck if the result is the best possible wine we can produce.
Our estate has twelve acres of varying clones of Pinot Noir vines, but true to our motley personalities, we would be remiss to not take advantage of the extraordinary wine-growing regions that surround every side of our home in the middle of the Russian River Valley.
Our estate has twelve acres of varying clones of Pinot Noir vines, but true to our motley personalities, we would be remiss to not take advantage of the extraordinary wine-growing regions that surround every side of our home in the middle of the Russian River Valley.
Vineyards
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From our Estate in the Russian River Valley, to the broad terroir of Sonoma County and Napa Valley, to the high elevation and close proximity to the Pacic Ocean in Santa Cruz, we rely on premiere vineyard sites with meticulous detail to farming. Built on a foundation of relationships and deep affinity for each region, we believe each wine begins its life in the vineyard.
Winery
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Designed to be a balance of integration, Synthesis is a culmination of contrasting elements. We blend each wine to be a testament to its vintage, highlighting the nuances of its components while letting the appellation shine through. Our Estate Pinot Noir flaunts the finest characteristics from our collection of Dijon and Heritage clones.
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