Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Louis M. Martini |
Label Name: | Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 94; James Suckling 93; Wine & Spirits 90
Tasting Note
Dense black fruits (blackberry, cassis, black cherry) with cedar, baking spice, dark chocolate and a floral lift. Full-bodied, plush texture, velvety tannins and a long, savory finish with tobacco and espresso notes.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, miso-marinated steak, Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Small-lot open-top fermentations with frequent punch-downs and pump-overs; matured ~21 months in French oak (≈93% new; primary oak air‑dried ~36 months).
Vineyard Info
Founded in 1933 by Louis M. Martini; longtime Napa producer sourcing iconic sites (e.g., Monte Rosso). Family operation until sold to E&J Gallo (2002); restored St. Helena winery and modern winemaking program.