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
Probably the best Cabernet we have had from Sonoma ever.
Probably the best Cabernet we have had from Sonoma ever.
Feb 24th, 2018
Still very primary and young, but already approachable after a considerable decant. Dark fruit, luxurious and bountiful oak, ultraripe tannines and relatively low in acidity. Not jammy at all, very well balanced, gorgeous wine.
Still very primary and young, but already approachable after a considerable decant. Dark fruit, luxurious and bountiful oak, ultraripe tannines and relatively low in acidity. Not jammy at all, very well balanced, gorgeous wine.
Dec 16th, 2020
Tight. Drank over three days. Long time ahead to age and get better. Appassimento style. Interesting in its way even at this young stage.
Tight. Drank over three days. Long time ahead to age and get better. Appassimento style. Interesting in its way even at this young stage.
Jun 17th, 2020
A little herbal but with nice structure! Still needs time!
A little herbal but with nice structure! Still needs time!
Nov 24th, 2019
Smooth, plum up front with chocolate tobacco finish. Great value
Smooth, plum up front with chocolate tobacco finish. Great value
Oct 24th, 2019
Typical Napa cab. Structure with goof long finish. Dark berries dominate the pallet
Typical Napa cab. Structure with goof long finish. Dark berries dominate the pallet
Feb 10th, 2019
2013 Louis Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma. Lets give it a taste: spicy raspberry bouquet. Red and black sour fruit on the beginning slowly mellowing into an oaky Earthy following. The finish comes much later as a tongue curling, slightly sour dry finale. This is a very young wine for its time. I needs to mature in order to obtain and reach its potential complexity.
2013 Louis Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma. Lets give it a taste: spicy raspberry bouquet. Red and black sour fruit on the beginning slowly mellowing into an oaky Earthy following. The finish comes much later as a tongue curling, slightly sour dry finale. This is a very young wine for its time. I needs to mature in order to obtain and reach its potential complexity.
Feb 6th, 2019