Martin's Lane
Martin's Lane
AboutMartin's Lane
Martin’s Lane is an Okanagan Valley estate devoted to Pinot Noir and Riesling. Its Simes, DeHart, Fritzi’s and Naramata Ranch vineyards vary in elevation, exposure and soils, from granite and glacial deposits to gravel and clay. Simes lies on the cool South Kelowna Slopes, while Naramata Ranch includes old Riesling vines on the Naramata Bench.
Built into a steep Kelowna hillside, the six-level winery uses gravity to move fruit and wine gently through the cellar.
Martin’s Lane 2020 Simes Vineyard Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Black, spicy fruit meets a silky palate, with bright acidity and a dense profile. Two parcels of a cool, north-facing East Kelowna vineyard supplied the fruit. Granite-based soils sit over fine silt. Wild fermentation used 70 percent whole bunches for 28 days, followed by 17 months in extra-tight-grain Austrian and French oak. Organic certification began with this vintage.
Martin’s Lane 2023 Simes Vineyard Riesling
Canadian White
Apricot fruit sits with lemon and lime acidity in a light-bodied, off-dry Riesling. The finish is crystalline. Fruit comes from a cool, steep, north-facing East Kelowna vineyard on granite-based soils. After hand sorting, the juice receives twenty-four to forty-eight hours of cold maceration, then ferments in stainless steel and ceramic vessels before at least six months on lees.
Martin’s Lane 2022 Naramata Ranch Vineyard Riesling
Canadian White
Floral notes, sea salt, stone, mineral and lemon-lime detail accompany an opulent Riesling with freshness and texture. The own-rooted vines grow over red granite and granite bedrock on the Naramata Bench. After hand sorting, some berries remain whole for pressing without sulphur. Spontaneous fermentation and ageing take place in German oak casks. The finished wine carries 12.4 percent alcohol.
Martin’s Lane 2020 Simes Vineyard Pinot Noir Mg
Canadian Red
Martin’s Lane 2020 Naramata Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
A perfumed nose has matured toward earth, mushrooms, minerals and wet stone. Rich black cherry and liquorice remain at the core, gradually giving way to a more savoury, mineral expression across a long, persistent finish. Freshness keeps the developing layers in balance, making this Pinot Noir compelling now while retaining clear shape and energy.
Martin’s Lane 2016 Dehart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Magnum)
Canadian Red
Ripe black cherry leads a rich, full-bodied palate, framed by savoury undertones and a fresh entry. The texture is polished and precise, with refined tannins carrying the wine toward a cool, spicy finish. Generous in scale yet composed in its details, it balances depth and presence with the lift and definition expected from Pinot Noir.