Louis M. Martini
Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
For more than 75 years, the Martini family winemakers have crafted wines from Sonoma and Napa counties. Michael Martini, 3rd generation carries on the tradition. 100% Cab, aged in French oak (75% new) for over 2 years. Deep Ruby, aromas of red/black fruit, complex spice with smoky notes. Flavors of blackberry and currants with an earthy character adding a array of spices. Fine tannins, opening nicely, long finish, ending with notes of fruit, cacao & tobacco. Still has room to age.
For more than 75 years, the Martini family winemakers have crafted wines from Sonoma and Napa counties. Michael Martini, 3rd generation carries on the tradition. 100% Cab, aged in French oak (75% new) for over 2 years. Deep Ruby, aromas of red/black fruit, complex spice with smoky notes. Flavors of blackberry and currants with an earthy character adding a array of spices. Fine tannins, opening nicely, long finish, ending with notes of fruit, cacao & tobacco. Still has room to age.
Mar 5th, 2021100% Cab Sauv from Sonoma and its a beauty. Aged for 27 months in about 80% new oak, majority French, with a bit of American oak. Aromas of black fruit, spice and cedar. On the palate flavors of blackberry, blueberry and currants with notes of licorice, tobacco and cacao. Great mouthfeel (high alcohol), full-bodied, ripe big tannins, well balanced on long lingering finish ending with smoky earthy character. Wow!!
100% Cab Sauv from Sonoma and its a beauty. Aged for 27 months in about 80% new oak, majority French, with a bit of American oak. Aromas of black fruit, spice and cedar. On the palate flavors of blackberry, blueberry and currants with notes of licorice, tobacco and cacao. Great mouthfeel (high alcohol), full-bodied, ripe big tannins, well balanced on long lingering finish ending with smoky earthy character. Wow!!
Sep 5th, 2019
10 years out, this is still drinking like a youngster. May wait another 10 to open my next one.
10 years out, this is still drinking like a youngster. May wait another 10 to open my next one.
Feb 2nd, 2019
I’ll get back to you in a few hours. So young.
I’ll get back to you in a few hours. So young.
Dec 24th, 2018For more than 75 years, the Martini family winemakers have crafted wines from Sonoma and Napa counties. Today, Michael Martini, 3rd generation carries on the tradition. 100% Cab, aged in French oak (75% new) for over 2 years. Tight concentrated fruit flavors, complex with a gentle smokiness. Flavors of blackberry and currants with an earthy character adding a network of spices. Tight tannins not ready to release, big finish, lingering to a tobacco ending. Needs way more time, but very nice. Tasting Sample.
For more than 75 years, the Martini family winemakers have crafted wines from Sonoma and Napa counties. Today, Michael Martini, 3rd generation carries on the tradition. 100% Cab, aged in French oak (75% new) for over 2 years. Tight concentrated fruit flavors, complex with a gentle smokiness. Flavors of blackberry and currants with an earthy character adding a network of spices. Tight tannins not ready to release, big finish, lingering to a tobacco ending. Needs way more time, but very nice. Tasting Sample.
Apr 4th, 2018
Probably the best Cabernet we have had from Sonoma ever.
Probably the best Cabernet we have had from Sonoma ever.
Feb 24th, 2018
One of my favorite full bodied, smooth finish Cabs. Bold flavors jump out of every bottle.
One of my favorite full bodied, smooth finish Cabs. Bold flavors jump out of every bottle.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2015
Rose, fairy dust, star anise, cinnamon, brown sugar, good stemmy, black olive, cracked black pepper BOOM.
Palate is juicy and bit astringent, high minus tannin, high alc, med+/high - acid. Long minus finish.
Tightly wound. Wants 3 years but OH MY. PS: volcanic soil *may* translate to fairy dust
Rose, fairy dust, star anise, cinnamon, brown sugar, good stemmy, black olive, cracked black pepper BOOM.
Palate is juicy and bit astringent, high minus tannin, high alc, med+/high - acid. Long minus finish.
Tightly wound. Wants 3 years but OH MY. PS: volcanic soil *may* translate to fairy dust
Matthew had this 7 years ago
Matthew had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2017