Louis M. Martini Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2019

Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a luxurious, limited-production Napa Valley Cabernet that showcases the depth and pedigree of some of the region's finest vineyards. The 2019 vintage delivers enticing aromas of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, violet, cedar, graphite, and warm spice, followed by a rich, concentrated palate with polished tannins and excellent structure. Layered and beautifully balanced, the wine combines ripe Napa fruit with savory complexity and a long, persistent finish. A serious Cabernet with the richness to enjoy now and the structure to reward further time in the cellar.

"Martini's top Cabernet has been largely produced from purchased fruit in the past, but the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 1 is almost half from Stagecoach. It also includes important contributions from Coombsville, Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain and Calistoga. Cherries and cassis dominate the nose, graced with faint herbal notions and a delicate framing of new French oak. Full-bodied, expansive, rich and velvety, it finishes with softly dusty tannins and hints of cocoa." Wine Advocate 95