Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

Matthew had this 7 years ago

SommCon D.C. 2019: Digging in Global - Monday, June 24

Christmas dinner wine. Outstanding. Glad I have one more of these. Did not take notes unfortunately, but do recall smooth silky wrap around tannins. Showed complexity despite age. Popped and poured. Would have been even better if we had allowed for time in the decanter.

Fruit forward, but well balanced. Hints of Black Cherry and Currant. Nice finish.

Smooth, mild, smells like a dolphin aquarium. Mild tannins, medium body. This guy ain't writing home about this one.

Super tannic, nice bold nose but you would think it is a young wine. Old liquorice palate.

Tori's love wine

Even better at the top of Monte Rosso!! Incredible wine.

Best ever