Louis Martini Alexander Valley Cabernet,2017

Louis M. Martini's 2017 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a boisterous profile of black currant, plum, and cedar with structured tannins. This 92-point James Suckling selection showcases the region's rich character with brambly undertones and a memorable finish. At 15% ABV, this Cabernet (with a touch of Petite Sirah) offers generous fruit, supple texture, and toasted oak influences in a bold, age-worthy package.

Technical Information

• Producer: Louis M. Martini
• Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Vintage: 2017
• Varietal: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Petite Sirah
• Alcohol: 15.0%
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Product SKU: 337567
• Case Production: 16,258 cases made

Tasting Notes A boisterous wine with an assertive profile, offering ripe notes of black currant, plum, crushed fennel and cedar. Rich and rustic, this Cabernet features distinct brambly undertones and finishes memorably with structured, lingering tannins. Tones of dark cherry carry this smooth, rounded red. Supple tannins underline it all, alongside a hearty dose of toasted oak.

Critical Acclaim

• James Suckling (92 Points): "A firm, juicy red with blackberries, chocolate and light tobacco. Some vanilla. Medium to full body. Round tannins. Fruity and fresh. Drink now." (2/14/20)

• Wine Enthusiast (90 Points): "Tones of plum, currant and dark cherry carry this smooth, rounded red. Supple tannins underline it all, alongside a hearty dose of toasted oak." - Virginie Boone, August 1, 2020

• Wine Spectator (88 Points): "This sports gutsy, ripe plum and blackberry paste flavors coated with bittersweet cocoa. Stretches out a bit through the finish, letting savory and cedar notes add contrast. Drink now through 2022." - Jonny McCormick, October 8, 2020

• Wine Advocate (88 Points): "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley features bold notes of warm cassis, blackberry pie and redcurrant jelly with touches of bay leaves, mossy tree bark and menthol plus a hint of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm, rugged texture and oodles of freshness lifting the generous fruit to a long finish."

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