Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Critic Reviews (7)
One of the top vintages, and certainly a-typical, of this Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon. Pepper, purple flower and...
This beautiful cabernet has a European feel which is most appealing. The lifted aromatic nose shows black cherry...
Martini is a legendary name in Napa, although ownership has past to E+J Gallo, another Italian family. And a general...
Black olive, cassis, spicy, tobacco, floral, black berry, chocolate, light coffee and game aromas. Ripe, soft, round,...
Lots of spice on the nose, alongside raisin fruit notes, and some minty aspects, not uncommon for Cabernet Sauvignon....
Michael Martini calls 2011 a "radically different vintage, not normal for Napa," in others words, near-perfect....
An herbal and rustic, notably green cabernet here, a clear reflection of a cool vintage. Acids and tannins are fine,...
Community Reviews (1)
A distinctive cherry pipe tobacco makes this a double D, delightful & delicious
Description: Deep bright ruby in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features cedar, cherry pipe tobacco, black cherry, blackberry, oak spice, plums, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, dark chocolate and espresso. Full body with medium tannins, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Some heat from the 14.4% alcohol
Interesting Note: The winery sells this for $34US
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with rosemary roast beef with cranberry glaze.
Tasted: 19 Dec 2014
Best Buy at the sale price
Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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