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Louis M. Martini 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Louis M. Martini
Grape(s): 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Other
Region: Napa Valley, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 35-40

Review:
Fragrances of black cherries, currants, and blackberries come together with suggestions of earth, olive, and fennel seed on the nose. Flavors of currant, cherry, and plum unfold into notes of smoky oak, herbs, and anise on the palate. Dusty tannins and concentrated fruit make this wine a fine match for a rib-eye steak.
Rating: 90

Louis M. Martini 2012 "Monte Rosso" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Louis M. Martini
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 80-85

Review:
Aromas of cherries, sweet currants, and blackberries are accented by hints of all-spice, fresh herbs, and licorice on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of cherry, plum, and cassis that interweave with traces of sweet spice, vanilla, and earth on the palate. A lush wine with supple tannins, fans of elegant Cabs will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 91

Louis M. Martini 2013 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Louis M. Martini
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, & Petite Sirah
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
A bouquet of currant, blackberry, cedar, and pepper greets the senses. The palate delivers flavors of cherries, bramble fruits and currants, accented by highlights of peppercorns, toasty oak, and cocoa. Dark fruit, spicy interjections, and velvety tannins all contribute to making this bottle a fine value.
Rating: 89

Louis M. Martini 2012 "Alexander Valley" Cabernet
Winery: Louis M. Martini
Grape(s): 89% Cabernet Sauvignon & 11% Merlot
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
Aromatics of cherries, blueberries, and blackberries mingle with suggestions of toasty oak, thyme, and anise on the nose. With a sip, flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and blueberry emerge on the palate along side accents of fennel seed, oak, and dusty earth. A lush, dark Cabernet, open a bottle with hambugers fresh from the grill.
Rating: 90