Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

This is my favorite wine for around 20 bucks to drink at home with a good home cooked meat dinner. It's smooth, but big and has just a hint of the sweet tobacco/oak that I enjoy in a cab.

February 2009

This is a very complex wine. The wine needs to breathe for about 15-20 minutes befire consuming to allow the flavor to mellow and lessen the tartness. The nose is developed and slightly acidic. After letting the wine breathe, the iniial taste was sharp, but not overwelming. The follow-through is short lived, but complements italian red sauces well. After a minute or so, the aftertaste is non-existent.

March 2009

Great wine, Love the the Roasted nut flavor in the wine.

February 2008

Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 1%Sangiovese, .5% Petite Verdot, 4% Petite Sirah, .5% Syrah, .5% Barbera The Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a deep garnet, color with intensearomas of cedary oak, currents and black cherries. Concentrated flavors of ripe plums, chocolateand tobacco marry perfectly with the oak nuances. A well structured wine that is balanced withfirm, velvety tannins that culminate in a long, elegant finish. This wine is ready to enjoy now or can be aged 3-5 years.

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 168 on Dec-06

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April 2009