Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

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Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery Crafting terroir driven wines of distinction from iconic appellations. A great wine suspends time and place within a bottle. That’s where I like to play.”

Each vintage is unique, and each vineyard’s grapes express the soil, climate and surroundings in which they’re grown. At Martin Ray, we’ve handpicked growers from diverse California wine regions and cultivated relationships with them alongside their grapes. Our winemaker begins shaping each wine while it’s still in the vineyard and vinifies each in small lots at our winery in the heart of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. The result is a collection of award-winning wines with an impressive breadth of terroir. Courtney Benham, Proprietor
There’s the typical gentleman farmer stereotype so common today in wine country. And then there’s Courtney Benham, who is of a different mold entirely. Growing up in the San Joaquin Valley and experiencing the rigors of farming firsthand inured Courtney to the romance of the grape. What called him—and calls him still—was the business side of the equation. When he stumbled upon 1,500 cases of library wine from the legendary Martin Ray label in 1990, Courtney saw an opportunity. He bought the brand and has spent the past 20-plus years shaping it into a vision of his own. Courtney recognizes that great wine is the sum of more than just good grapes and a talented winemaker; it’s the result of an efficient, nimble whole. A lean core team broadened by a stable of expert consultants and top-tier growers means Courtney has access to the best fruit and the best minds. His business model unleashes the full potential of both, by fostering creativity and spontaneity while making the most of traditional technique and state-of-the-art equipment at the Martin Ray winery in Russian River Valley. It’s this “whole” that allows Courtney to consistently create top-quality wine that surpasses any of its peers.

“I love the challenge of creating incredible wines that over deliver.

Golden hour.
10/04/2026

Golden hour.

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10/01/2026

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💫Host your next gathering at the Martin Ray Estate. The property offers an intimate w**e country setting for milestone b...
09/13/2026

💫Host your next gathering at the Martin Ray Estate. The property offers an intimate w**e country setting for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and meaningful moments shared with loved ones.
Email events@martinrayw**ery.com to contact the events team for availability and pricing options.

Extend the season with Endless Summer at Martin Ray. ☀️For a limited time, enjoy 30% off when you mix & match your favor...
09/10/2026

Extend the season with Endless Summer at Martin Ray. ☀️
For a limited time, enjoy 30% off when you mix & match your favorite w**es. Stock your cellar for the season ahead while savoring a little more of summer, one bottle at a time.
2025 Sauvignon Blanc, RRV
2024 Estate Viognier, RRV
2024 Founder's Ridge Chardonnay, RRV
2024 Heritage Series Chardonnay, SCM
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POV: WINEding down, Cabernet edition.
08/29/2026

POV: WINEding down, Cabernet edition.

The moment has arrived.. Introducing the 2025 Martin Ray White Press Pinot Noir! SHOP bit.ly/4hywQXc
08/13/2026

The moment has arrived.. Introducing the 2025 Martin Ray White Press Pinot Noir!

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Introducing your Summer W**e Club Releases.2025 SAUVIGNON BLANCRussian River Valley2025 WHITE PRESS PINOT NOIRRussian Ri...
07/26/2026

Introducing your Summer W**e Club Releases.
2025 SAUVIGNON BLANC
Russian River Valley
2025 WHITE PRESS PINOT NOIR
Russian River Valley
2024 RITCHIE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR
Russian River Valley
2023 MERLOT
Santa Cruz Mountains
2022 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Santa Cruz Mountains

🍇VINEYARD UPDATEOur Estate Clone 828 Pinot Noir is sitting at 19.6 brix. When do you think we will harvest these grapes?
07/24/2026

🍇VINEYARD UPDATE
Our Estate Clone 828 Pinot Noir is sitting at 19.6 brix. When do you think we will harvest these grapes?

Preparations are underway in the Cellar.
07/16/2026

Preparations are underway in the Cellar.

Address

2191 Laguna Road
Santa Rosa, CA
95401

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(707)8232404

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