THE WINE
Martin Ray Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon is the estate's flagship representation of Napa Valley's diversity, blending fruit from both cool highland sites and warmer valley floors. Each vintage is expertly crafted to strike equilibrium between vibrant fruit profile and structural precision. Plush yet structured, this wine showcases richness and depth balanced by elegance and approachable length—a sophisticated embodiment of Napa's multifaceted terroir.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD NOTES
The Synthesis blend draws on multiple appellations across Napa Valley-including volcanic high-elevation vineyards on Diamond Mountain and Mount Veeder, alongside alluvial, sun-warmed vineyards in Oak Knoll, Rutherford, and Stags Leap. This spread allows the wine to integrate mountain freshness and structure with valley warmth and fruit intensity. Attention to site-specific sourcing and meticulous fermentation elevates the wine's complexity and seamless integration.
TASTING NOTES
Deep and polished, the wine reveals aromas of plum, fresh cherry, marionberry, cassis, and clove, framed by vibrant red fruits layered with dried sage and cedar. Well- integrated tannins and bright acidity enhance structure, while hints of cocoa, earthy tones, and walnut add nuance. Other vintages offer blackberry, violets, graphite, mint, blood plum, elderberry, dried cherry, and resin—resulting in a full-bodied, plush wine with freshness, generous texture, and a refined finish.
