Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.468 ratings
9.412 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
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9.6

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is stellar. This super-classic, old-school Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet is pure magic. Black cherry, cloves, licorice, scorched earth, incense tobacco and saddle leather infuse the 2018 with fabulous depth. Potent and virile, the Cabernet is going to need at least a few years to settle down. It’s a stunning wine in every way. Ceritas fans will surely be delighted to learn that the Cabernet offerings here will soon expand to include a number of new bottlings. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is stellar. This super-classic, old-school Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet is pure magic. Black cherry, cloves, licorice, scorched earth, incense tobacco and saddle leather infuse the 2018 with fabulous depth. Potent and virile, the Cabernet is going to need at least a few years to settle down. It’s a stunning wine in every way. Ceritas fans will surely be delighted to learn that the Cabernet offerings here will soon expand to include a number of new bottlings. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)

Jun 17th, 2022
Paco Suro

Day 3 and holding on firmly. Same as Day 1. Not a lot of wow factor here. I think this actually holds nicely over the next decade. I will revisit it in 5 to see how it evolves. But QPR not in line here.

Day 3 and holding on firmly. Same as Day 1. Not a lot of wow factor here. I think this actually holds nicely over the next decade. I will revisit it in 5 to see how it evolves. But QPR not in line here.

Jan 2nd, 2021
Eric Urbani

13.1% abv

13.1% abv

May 17th, 2019
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.3

Stunning

Stunning

Feb 10th, 2018
Dan Thomas

Wow. Supper awesome example of Santa Cruz mountain fruit. Light on its feet with killler precise fruit. Supple tannins and a lengthy finish.

Wow. Supper awesome example of Santa Cruz mountain fruit. Light on its feet with killler precise fruit. Supple tannins and a lengthy finish.

Jan 25th, 2018
Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.3

Needed lots of time to open up. The fruit is a bit sweeter than I was expecting. Definitely will benefit from more time.

Needed lots of time to open up. The fruit is a bit sweeter than I was expecting. Definitely will benefit from more time.

Nov 2nd, 2017
KA
9.4

KA had this 6 years ago

KA had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2018
KA
9.4

Very soft and smooth not your typical cabernet

Very soft and smooth not your typical cabernet

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2018
Eric Urbani

Wish I could be patient and let it age a few years more but I just can't

Wish I could be patient and let it age a few years more but I just can't

Nov 24th, 2016
Eric Urbani

Jon Raytek's inaugural Cab is phenomenal.

Jon Raytek's inaugural Cab is phenomenal.

Dec 21st, 2015