Martin's Lane Naramata Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTasted initially in October 2023, this pinot is now in a more developed stage. Its nose remains perfumed but has matured, with notes of earth, mushrooms, minerals, and wet stones. The rich black cherry and licorice are giving way to its earthy, mineral side, creating a long, persistent red. Certified organic with a fresh 12.7%, this wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until 2028. The first Naramata Ranch pinot vines were planted in the early 2000s, followed by several more blocks added at different elevations and expositions over the next decade. It is an amazing mix of sites and mesoclimates, depending on the exposition and proximity to Okanagan Lake. Four clones are in the ground: Pommard, 943, 828, and 667. Two distinct vineyard parcels collide at 49.67˚N, combining Dijon clones 667 and 943, revealing a geologically diverse universe at the northern end of the Naramata Bench as the land rises into the mountainside.Tasted: 27 April 2025Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$100.00
750ml
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Producer: Martin's Lane WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 051116UPC: 776545994035
Martin's Lane Naramata Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe first Naramata Ranch pinot vines were planted in the early 2000s, followed by several more blocks added at different elevations and expositions over the next decade. It is an amazing mix of sites and mesoclimates, depending on the exposition and proximity to Okanagan Lake. Four clones are in the ground: Pommard, 943, 828, and 667. Two distinct vineyard parcels collide at 49.67˚N, combining Dijon clones 667 and 943, revealing a geologically diverse universe at the Northern end of the Naramata Bench as the land rises into the mountainside. That said, this may be the best wine Munn has made at Martin’s Lane, coming off a concrete fermentation containing 65 percent whole cluster bunches, a technique he uses to control the tannin in the wine while building complexity and structure. It is a mid-valley pinot grown at 410 to 500 metres above sea level that comes with a little more gravitas than its northern brethren. The clones were co-fermented over 26 days and spent almost a year and a half in extra-tight grain French and Austrian oak. The nose is highly perfumed, with a complex mix of black cherries and savoury, spicy licorice, all coming together in a storm of umami. It is pure, complex, elegant, and silky pinot to drink through 2028 and beyond. The vines are certified organic at 12.7 percent alcohol.Tasted: 13 August 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$100.00
750ml
winery online/direct
Producer: Martin's Lane WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 051116UPC: 776545994035
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