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Martin's Lane
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Martin’s Lane
One of the most radical Pinot Noir wineries in the world. A six-level gravity-fed winery carved within a steep hillside where limited quantities of Pinot Noir & Riesling are produced with careful elegance and complexity. Martin’s Lane wines represent the purest and most natural expression of our vineyards..
The winery
purpose-built for pinot
Unconstrained. Anthony von Mandl conducted a global search to assemble a diverse team of experts to help build the most radical pinot noir winery. From across the globe, experts were selected to realize the creation and construction of this vision. The result – the six-level gravity winery, carved and hidden within the steep, striking landscape.
The people
shane munn, winemaker
Intuitive & detail-obsessed, Shane Munn’s winemaking experience from his native New Zealand to North America and Barolo, offers both breadth and depth to his thinking. Elements of tradition & innovation, art and authenticity drive his winemaking ideology.
“This project is a dream…
the vineyards, the location, the winery and the vision.
This is the most exciting project in the world of wine that I know of.”
General Manager & Winemaker
The Vineyards
Fritzi’s Vineyard
Our sole West Kelowna vineyard. A single, precious parcel of Pinot Noir. Rich, powerful wines.
Appellation: West Kelowna
Soil: Glacial till over a rich, clay topsoil
Planted: Riesling: 1997, Pinot Noir: 1997
Clones: Riesling: 21B, Pinot Noir: 115
Yields: Riesling: 6 tons/hectare, Pinot Noir: 5 tons/hectare
Elevation: 410-430m above sea level
NARAMATA RANCH VINEYARD
Appellation: Naramata Bench
Soil: Complex granite bedrock, glacial-formed silt topsoil
Planted: Riesling: 1976, Pinot Noir: 2008
Clones: Riesling: Unknown, Pinot Noir: Pommard, 943, 667, 828
Yields: Riesling: 6 tons/hectare, Pinot Noir: 5 tons/hectare
Elevation: 400-550m above sea level
Single Block Wines: Zenith + Hieroglyph
