Martin Ray
Synthesis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe juicy berry fruits, herbs & sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry & black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla notes and spice! Nice now and short-term aging potential.
Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe juicy berry fruits, herbs & sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry & black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla notes and spice! Nice now and short-term aging potential.
Oct 23rd, 2022
Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of black and red plum, black cherry, underbrush, subtle baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, only moderately complex
Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of black and red plum, black cherry, underbrush, subtle baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, only moderately complex
Feb 25th, 2021
Smells lovely - finessed fruits
Classic Cali wine here - precise fruits, Cherry, raspberry, crab apple. Focused, with little (thankfully) of that new oak vanillin. Gripping tannins play well with the cran acidity. Lingers on for a loooong time.
11th anniversary wine for me, and the Mrs.
Smells lovely - finessed fruits
Classic Cali wine here - precise fruits, Cherry, raspberry, crab apple. Focused, with little (thankfully) of that new oak vanillin. Gripping tannins play well with the cran acidity. Lingers on for a loooong time.
11th anniversary wine for me, and the Mrs.
Almost too much. Hedonistic Cabernet
Almost too much. Hedonistic Cabernet
Jul 21st, 2018
dark ruby; blackcurrants, bell pepper, graphite, tar; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot with fruit sourced from multiple sites in Napa Valley ranging from the high elevations and volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain to the alluvial soils and warmer weather of Coombsville, Rutherford and Stags Leap District, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak; a very balanced style; $50
dark ruby; blackcurrants, bell pepper, graphite, tar; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot with fruit sourced from multiple sites in Napa Valley ranging from the high elevations and volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain to the alluvial soils and warmer weather of Coombsville, Rutherford and Stags Leap District, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak; a very balanced style; $50
2 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2020
Classic big fruit tasting room Napa cab. I actually really like this because it represents the big fruit and oak wines of the past 25ish years. Cedar, currant jam, berries, baking spice.
Classic big fruit tasting room Napa cab. I actually really like this because it represents the big fruit and oak wines of the past 25ish years. Cedar, currant jam, berries, baking spice.
1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2020
Marvelous wine; a blend of AVA'S between Stag's Leap, and Diamond Mountain, and as expected, the 14's are great and will get much better in years to come. Big chewy tannins, loads of black plum and red currant, espresso, gravel mineral, and a very lingering finish. A little less chocolatey rich compared to other vintages, which is a nice refresher.
Marvelous wine; a blend of AVA'S between Stag's Leap, and Diamond Mountain, and as expected, the 14's are great and will get much better in years to come. Big chewy tannins, loads of black plum and red currant, espresso, gravel mineral, and a very lingering finish. A little less chocolatey rich compared to other vintages, which is a nice refresher.
1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2017
Very surprised- balance smooth velvety great structure for a cab blend
Very surprised- balance smooth velvety great structure for a cab blend
Apr 18th, 2016
Finally opened the magnum that was a gift from Courtney benham himself.. lovely aromatics of lavender, graphite, plum, and black raspberry. Definitely a more feminine style as other users have mentioned compared to previous vintages. Lush, round body with more blue fruits and a silky rich mouthfeel. Very enjoyable Napa Cabernet.
Finally opened the magnum that was a gift from Courtney benham himself.. lovely aromatics of lavender, graphite, plum, and black raspberry. Definitely a more feminine style as other users have mentioned compared to previous vintages. Lush, round body with more blue fruits and a silky rich mouthfeel. Very enjoyable Napa Cabernet.
Apr 5th, 2016