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1969 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon California Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
Label borrowed from 1970
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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GrapeScott wrote: 89 points
April 1, 2024 - I think this is the oldest California wine I've had, and you'd never guess its age from the vibrant purple color. This particular bottle was in great condition with a very top shoulder fill. Interesting capsule, plastic with a perforation that you can tear off like a gallon milk jug. Brambly fruit, with underbrush, tobacco, cassis and cedar notes. Started to fade pretty quickly, and was at its best shortly after opening, but still a very good showing.
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Eric wrote: flawed
December 10, 2022 - ESTG Year-End Tasting (Newcastle, WA): Sadly this was badly corked.
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jsteach Likes this wine: 93 points
January 24, 2019 - Another great old school cab.!!"
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jsteach wrote: 89 points
August 18, 2018 - Opened with lots of red fruit. Very port like!!. Better the next day. Just a hint of port like quality.
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Racer117 Likes this wine: 90 points
September 9, 2017 - This is definitely past due but by now means dead. Poured out lively dark red about 1/2 hour before dinner. Sherried and musty nose with mushroom, dark berry, earth. Similar flavors with a medium body with nice acidity and fading tannins. Very enjoyable.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1969
- Type Red
- Producer Louis M. Martini
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation California Mountain
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (2%)
- In Cellars 23 (38%)
- Consumed 36 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- ProducerLouis M. Martini
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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