Louis M Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Louis M Martini |
Origin | California, Napa Valley |
Alcohol/vol | 15.1% |
Our 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinctly layered wine with notes of ripe dark plum, black currant, and sage. Rich and full-bodied, this superbly balanced wine has an expansive mid-palate and an exceptionally long finish. Already displaying a refined profile, this vintage's well-structured tannins and ample acidity will allow it to age for more than a decade.
Wine Advocate 92+ Pt "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is made up of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot, and 1% Malbec, aged in 30% new French and American oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up bold notions of cassis, black cherries, and spice boxes with hints of cedar and fragrant earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, and grainy with loads of muscular fruit accented by a notable but not overwhelming oaky presence, going to a long, layered finish. 38,000 cases produced."
Wine Enthusiast
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This is a powerhouse wine, surprisingly soft and supple on the palate, with firm, integrated tannins and hearty oak. Cedar, pencil shavings, and sweet tobacco provide savory complexity on the midpalate, accenting a core of concentrated red currant and plum. The finish is a mix of black pepper and dark chocolate
James Suckling
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A silky and harmonious cabernet with currants, light chocolate, and spice. Medium to full body, lightly round tannins, and a flavorful finish. Real Napa Cabernet at a good price.