Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA 2021

Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a beautifully expressive single-vineyard Cabernet from the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, one of California's oldest and most revered Cabernet sites. The wine offers enticing layers of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, and warm spice, with a rich, full-bodied palate balanced by firm yet polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Deep, structured, and age-worthy, the 2021 showcases the distinctive character of Monte Rosso's volcanic soils while delivering the power and elegance expected from a top California Cabernet.

" Tasted as a blended tank sample—the wine spends 28 months in oak and was scheduled to be bottled two weeks after my February 2024 visit—the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard features scents of crushed stone, redcurrants and ripe cherries, joined by some vaguely floral notes. Full-bodied, concentrated and rather tannic, the wine finishes with bright, vibrant acids that accentuate the tannins and hints of dark chocolate and coffee." Wine Advocate 92-94