Louis M. Martini

California Cabernet Sauvignon

9.051 ratings
9.116 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Daniel McCullough

Sommelier/Wine Director Oenotri

9.0

This held up surprisingly well. A touch of fruit left, mostly dried characteristics but soft tannins and good acidity.

This held up surprisingly well. A touch of fruit left, mostly dried characteristics but soft tannins and good acidity.

4 people found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2013
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Lovely, classic old California cab.

Lovely, classic old California cab.

Jun 12th, 2017
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

8.9

Still holding up. $4.24 at Trader Joe's back in the day.

Still holding up. $4.24 at Trader Joe's back in the day.

Nov 17th, 2016
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Glorious example of a seminal Napa wine!

Glorious example of a seminal Napa wine!

May 25th, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Red cherry, plum, spice, chocolate and espresso. M tannin and body. M* intensity. Fruit forward.

Red cherry, plum, spice, chocolate and espresso. M tannin and body. M* intensity. Fruit forward.

Feb 6th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

Superb aromatics. Delicate, integrated, complex and silky. Buy

Superb aromatics. Delicate, integrated, complex and silky. Buy

Sep 19th, 2015
Marty Winters

Not the best bottle I have had but so incredibly lucky to get to taste these on a regular basis. #Timetraveling

Not the best bottle I have had but so incredibly lucky to get to taste these on a regular basis. #Timetraveling

Jul 1st, 2015
Julia Weinberg

@Kelli White and I may have failed at calling this, but Ben sure succeeded in pouring us a beauty. Super fresh, fine detailed tannins and fruit very much intact.

@Kelli White and I may have failed at calling this, but Ben sure succeeded in pouring us a beauty. Super fresh, fine detailed tannins and fruit very much intact.

Jun 28th, 2015
Napa Valley Wine Academy

Another stunner from the 70's - really showed the age ability of Napa Valley Cabernets of that age. Garnet color with good acid and evolved grippy tannins. Flavors of dried flowers, boysenberries, earth, smoke, and some lovely funk! I want more!

Another stunner from the 70's - really showed the age ability of Napa Valley Cabernets of that age. Garnet color with good acid and evolved grippy tannins. Flavors of dried flowers, boysenberries, earth, smoke, and some lovely funk! I want more!

Mar 13th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.0

A lovely classic Louis Martini. Fully mature and needs to be consumed.

A lovely classic Louis Martini. Fully mature and needs to be consumed.

Jan 3rd, 2015