| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Louis M. Martini |
| Label Name: | Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage: | 2015 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15.7% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94 (Best from 2020–2030). Vinous 93. Wine Enthusiast 93. Wine Advocate 92+. Falstaff 93
Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry with notes of Italian leather, toasted caramel, cocoa, cedar and menthol; plush mouthfeel, fine firm tannins and a long, evolving finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef Wellington, braised short ribs; aged cheddar and mushroom dishes. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short ribs), spicy Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested, small‑lot open‑top fermentations with regular punch‑downs/pump‑overs; matured in air‑dried French oak (extended barrel aging, high % new; ~19 months typical for Lot No.1).
Vineyard Info
Louis M. Martini: historic Napa producer founded 1933; noted for Monte Rosso vineyard holdings and long Cabernet tradition; family legacy continues though brand is part of Gallo portfolio since 2002.
Louis M. Martini Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
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