Naramata Ranch Pinot Noir 2022 Martin's Lane Winery

Naramata Ranch Pinot Noir

70% whole cluster, moved by gravity: a silky single-vineyard Pinot Noir.

A single-vineyard Pinot Noir from two geologically distinct parcels at the northern end of the Naramata Bench, shaped by Okanagan Lake. Dijon clones 667 and 943 and Pommard are fermented spontaneously in concrete with 70% whole clusters, macerated for 28 days and aged 16 months in extra-tight-grain French and Austrian oak. The estate calls 2022 "the strongest vintage in our history — by far": a long, drawn-out autumn brought perfect ripening and a late harvest. Sultry, dark and warm aromas give way to a generous, silky, opulent palate.

Item code

22R5641

Producer

Martin's Lane Winery

Type

Red

Region

British Columbia

Appellation

Okanagan Valley

Vintage

2022

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol

13.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

14–16°C

Recommended glass

Burgundy glass (large)

Tasting note

Aromas: sultry, dark, warm, with an earthy tone and savoury black cherry. Palate: generous, silky, opulent. A supple Pinot Noir with a classic earthy profile and a liquorice note on the finish.

Food pairing

Roast duck with berry sauce Mushroom risotto Grilled lamb with herbs Teriyaki chicken

Winemaking & technical data

Vineyard
Estate: two geologically distinct parcels of the Naramata Ranch Vineyard (north end of the Naramata Bench); elevation 410–500 m
Clones: 667, 943, Pommard
Harvest: 1–17 October 2022

Winemaking
Fermentation: spontaneous, in concrete, 70% whole clusters
Maceration: 28 days
Ageing: 16 months in French and Austrian oak (extra tight grain)
Bottled: 15 March 2024
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled by gravity

Scores & awards

Anthony Gismondi　95 points