Arnot-Roberts - Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Arnot-Roberts
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Central Coast
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2022
Sku	38733
Size	750ml

  

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Arnot-Roberts, established in 2001 by Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts, epitomizes artisanal winemaking in California. Their journey from Napa Valley roots to acclaimed label reflects a deep connection to the land, emphasizing sustainable practices and meticulous vineyard selection across Northern California.

The Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard, sourced from the historic site atop Mt. Eden in the Santa Cruz Mountains, embodies this ethos. Planted in 1979 on nutrient-deficient Franciscan Shale soils, these organically farmed vines yield a wine redolent of ripe cherry, wild herbs, and forest floor, a testament to the vine's tenacity and the Ray family's enduring stewardship.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is a pretty rich wine for Duncan Arnot and Nathan Roberts. Dense, dark red fruit, spice, pomegranate and blood orange are beautifully amplified. The 100% stem inclusion is barely perceptible. Balance was so hard to achieve in 2022, but this definitely has it. Time in the glass brings out the natural savoriness and minerality of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Duncan Arnot and Nathan Roberts navigated the ups and downs of the year with notable success. “Two thousand twenty-two was a perfect year, until the heat arrived,” Roberts commented wryly. There are plenty of highlights in this range. The Pinots are especially fine, while the Syrahs aren’t too far behind. I was also quite taken with the Haynes Chardonnay (in its last vintage here) and the Ribolla, two whites that did especially well in a vintage where the whites are inconsistent.