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Martin Ray - Synthesis Napa Valley 2020 (750ml)
Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $29.95
| Producer | Martin Ray |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Napa Valley |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 21561 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Martin Ray Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Our flagship Cabernet, Synthesis is blended to showcase the nuances of the Napa Valley floor counterbalanced by the structure and tertiary notes of the mountains. Always quintessential Napa, it truly depicts the breadth of the appellation and distinctness of the vintage.
Nose: The nose of the wine is a complex bouquet of aromas, including blueberries, blackcurrants, cassis, mint chocolate, and hazelnut.
Tasting: On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a creamy texture and velvety tannins. The flavors of red fruits and currants are layered with fine herbs and wet stone. The wine has bright acidity and well-integrated tannins, with a hint of cocoa and caramel on the finish.
Finish: The wine has a long, lingering finish, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice.
Rated 93-Points James Suckling
Pretty aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, cassis and mint chocolate. Light hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with a creamy palate and a velvety tannin texture. Plush, yet fresh.
Pairing
Ribeye steak with roasted vegetables and a mushroom sauce
Lamb chops with grilled asparagus and a mint pesto
Prime rib with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus
Venison stew, wild boar, and duck confit also work for less conventional meal ideas.
Napa Valley
Our flagship Cabernet, Synthesis is blended to showcase the nuances of the Napa Valley floor counterbalanced by the structure and tertiary notes of the mountains. Always quintessential Napa, it truly depicts the breadth of the appellation and distinctness of the vintage.
History
The inception of Synthesis was in 1997, with the intention of making a flagship wine that was a defining representation for our love for the vintage. In its most essential form, it is a tribute to our dedication in the cellar, the pinnacle of the fruits of our labor. Acknowledging the quality of the fruit we have access to, and the breadth of terroir that shapes the wine, we set out to highlight each Synthesis vintage by blending our best barrels.
Designed to be a balance of integration, Synthesis is a culmination of contrasting elements. Inspired by the nuances and depth of its parts, we blend our top barrels each vintage to represent two iconic appellations. From the clonal diversity on our Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, to the variance and complexity of fruit sourced from the mountains and valley floor in Napa, we feel each element integral in the evolution of the blend. A harmonious balance, Synthesis, in essence, flaunts the finest characteristics from each of its diverse components.
