Louis M. Martini

Special Selection California Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.010 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.2

From magnum, which undoubtably helped with the preservation, still some fruit and tannin structure, old no doubt, but still alive and providing pleasure, old wines are like old people, they may smell a bit and not say a whole lot, but you have to listen tongues and give them respect for still being around.

From magnum, which undoubtably helped with the preservation, still some fruit and tannin structure, old no doubt, but still alive and providing pleasure, old wines are like old people, they may smell a bit and not say a whole lot, but you have to listen tongues and give them respect for still being around.

Nov 11th, 2015
Susan LaRossa

Owner BLR Wine Co.

9.0

Drinking beautifully. Floral and super fresh considering its 45 years old

Drinking beautifully. Floral and super fresh considering its 45 years old

Nov 11th, 2015
Mike Beltran

Tasted from a low fill bottle and it was more than acceptable. No overt Cabernet flavors but this be because of the redwood fermentation tanks of the era. Anyway fun to drink.

Tasted from a low fill bottle and it was more than acceptable. No overt Cabernet flavors but this be because of the redwood fermentation tanks of the era. Anyway fun to drink.

Apr 23rd, 2021
Ryo Hayashi

1970でもブランデー感は弱く酸味、果実味が感じられ、まるで熟成したピノのよう。どうせブランデー化したよくあるカベルネだろうと軽視してたのでビックリ!

1970でもブランデー感は弱く酸味、果実味が感じられ、まるで熟成したピノのよう。どうせブランデー化したよくあるカベルネだろうと軽視してたのでビックリ!

Jun 17th, 2017
Roy Piper

1970... A little Brett but it blew off. A bit of cedar and celery. Alive but barely.

1970... A little Brett but it blew off. A bit of cedar and celery. Alive but barely.

Oct 25th, 2015
Ron Siegel

More new world than the other vintages. Very ripe fruits.

More new world than the other vintages. Very ripe fruits.

Aug 16th, 2015
Dan Michael

I always say wine tastes best in the vineyard where it grows, especially when it's a legendary bottle like the 1970 Louis Martini Special Selection Cabernet from the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. Brick red with earthy aromas, loaded with mint and pepper, great acidity, lively and delicious. Absolutely pristine. Not bad for a Tuesday!

I always say wine tastes best in the vineyard where it grows, especially when it's a legendary bottle like the 1970 Louis Martini Special Selection Cabernet from the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. Brick red with earthy aromas, loaded with mint and pepper, great acidity, lively and delicious. Absolutely pristine. Not bad for a Tuesday!

Aug 4th, 2015
Giampaolo Venica

Partner/Winemaker Venica & Venica

9.0

Giampaolo had this 8 years ago

Giampaolo had this 8 years ago

Jun 19th, 2016
Kerrin Laz

Proprietor, K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION

8.8

Kerrin had this 9 years ago

Kerrin had this 9 years ago

Sep 19th, 2015
Alejandro Lopez

Alejandro had this 5 years ago

Alejandro had this 5 years ago

Apr 18th, 2019