2024 Martellotto 'Le Bon Temps Roule' Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

Loosely translated from Cajun French, "Le Bon Temps Roule" means "Let the Good Times Roll." And trust us—this Pinot does exactly that. With its elegant nature and a profile that captures California’s most sought-after Pinot grapes, this is a wine that brings joy as big as a boulder, without hammering your wallet.

From the first pour, Le Bon Temps Roule entices with sensual notes of oak, lavender, and raspberry. As it evolves on the palate, it reveals a voluptuous structure and sublime balance—traits you don’t often see at this price. But here’s the twist: it’s a seductress. As it opens up, it layers on spice, light cedar, and that irresistible cinnamon warmth. If you love cinnamon, this will be your best friend.

But don’t wait too long. With only 450 cases made, this wine will vanish faster than you can say “good times.”

In the rolling hills of California Wine Country, there's a story that wine critics whisper about in hushed, reverent tones. It's the story of Greg Martellotto, a man whose Italian bloodline carries centuries of winemaking wisdom, and whose obsessive pursuit of perfection has created something extraordinary.

Since 2005, Greg has been crafting wines in his family's tradition, using techniques passed down through generations of Italian vintners. But this isn't your typical family story. Greg took those ancestral secrets and spent decades refining them, perfecting them, pushing them beyond what even his forefathers imagined possible. His mastery recently earned him recognition as a certified Italian Wine Ambassador—one of only 450 people worldwide to receive this prestigious honor.

The result? Wines so exceptional that they've been flying completely under the radar, known only to a select few who stumble upon Martellotto's tiny production runs of fewer than 8,000 cases per year. For years, Greg's wines quietly earned 90+ ratings and collected double gold medals in blind competitions.