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2012 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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TS Likes this wine: 90 points
February 13, 2021 - A very decent Napa cab. Probably at its peak now, but no rush to drink. Can be kept for another 3-4 years.
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Epicúreo Likes this wine: 94 points
September 3, 2020 - Happy Cabernet day!
Dense, powerful and elegant; with mixed berries, mixed peppercorns, truffles, caramel, black currant, coca dust and vanilla nuances.
Medium-plus smoky cinnamon finish with chocolate tannins and crisp acidity.
Among life's pleasures... Good food and delicious wine that complements it. Paired perfectly with a thick-ass Ribeye. -
jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 points
December 9, 2019 - Consistent with previous notes. Drinking in a nice, smooth, refined place now. Drink now. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.
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linkswinelover6549 Likes this wine: 88 points
March 15, 2019 - Delicious good value
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jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 points
October 16, 2018 - Consistent with previous notes but took about 1.5 hours to open up in the decanter. Old-world style, straight from Medoc or Graves. Linear, but balanced and well-structured. Acidity and tannins are nicely calibrated. This wine does not take itself too seriously - its a straight-shooter. Cassis, blackberries, plums, pencil lead, pipe tobacco, dark cherries, horse saddle, and wild herbs. Drink 2018-2024. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.
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By Steve Thurlow
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By Richard Jennings
4/24/2016 (link) 86 points(Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Saturated, opaque, purple red violet color; berry syrup, berry puree, violets, vanilla nose; plush, berry syrup, blackberry syrup, black currant palate with some balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (Cabernet Sauvignon "with small amounts of Petite Verdot & Petite Sirah"; 14.4% alcohol; matured in French, American & Hungarian oak) 86+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Louis M. Martini
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 085000011638, 085000011645, 085000012246
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (0%)
- In Cellars 514 (36%)
- Consumed 912 (64%)
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- ProducerLouis M. Martini
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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