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Louis M. Martini 2005 Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $125
This is the winery’s most ambitious Cabernet. It’s a low production, 100% Cab, aged for more than two years in the barrel. Fantastically rich in blackberries, cherries, chocolate, anise, sandalwood and dusty spices, wrapped into smooth, fine tannins. The toasty oak stands out, and the fruit is primary. Best to give this dramatic young wine some time in the cellar…
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
Louis M. Martini 2008 Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $120
This has been pretty much Martini’s best Cabernet Sauvignon over the last few years, and with this ’08, the winery commits itself to playing in the major leagues. It’s very rich and ripe in sweet blackberries and cherries, with a tremendous oak coat, and the tannin-acid structure is of the highest order. Should age effortlessly over the next 12 years, at least.
— S.H.
(12/31/2011)
Louis M. Martini 1998 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $50
Here’s a welcome return to the big leagues by this Napa Valley veteran. True to house style, it’s modulated, refusing size in favor of finesse. The pretty currant and oak-infused flavors define style and grace. This sumptuous wine has the balance to age for a long time.
— S.H.
(12/1/2001)
Louis M. Martini 2006 Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
- $50
Classic Monte Rosso Zin, big, full-bodied and mouthfilling, showing all the spice you could want. Floods the palate with concentrated blackberry and black currant, leather, cola, bacon, sandalwood and black pepper flavors that are densely tiered and dramatically structured. Best now and over the next six years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
Louis M. Martini 1997 Monte Rosso Vyd Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- $40
A can’t-miss Cabernet with a rich nose of blackberry, plum, coffee and oak. It’s so dense that the cassis, wood, and coffee flavors come across as being tarry. The smooth, stylish finish is packed full of woodiness, licorice and fine tannins. Simply put, it’s full of style and a whole lot of fun to drink.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
Louis M. Martini 2000 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
A very pure Zin, with lots of integrity. It has the brambly, wild berry flavors lovers of this varietal expect, wrapped in dry, dusty tannins. The structure and mouthfeel are rich and beautifully balanced.
— S.H.
(12/1/2002)
Louis M. Martini 2000 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $55
Martini’s flagship Cab is a blockbuster. It is exceptionally ripe, with lush currant and cassis flavors that have a laserlike concentration. There’s a good deal of new oak, but the massive flavors are easily able to handle it. The result is a special success for this vintage.
— S.H.
(12/31/2003)
Louis M. Martini 2005 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- $85
Gone are the big, hard tannins that used to mark Cabs from this vineyard. The ’05 is soft and smooth, allowing the lush black and red cherry, currant, licorice, teriaki beef and smoky cedar flavors to shine. This wine should develop nicely over the next decade.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
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