Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012

Professional Ratings

• 91 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  An excellent Cabernet from the Napa Valley and why not? Louis Martini has great history in one the world's most important enclaves for this regal varietal. The 2012 Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has medium to deep ruby color; beautiful and refined red and black currant aromas, excellent depth and focus, attractive sweet oak in the background; medium bodied, well-structured on the palate, sweet tannins give the wine a nice wrap-around; dry, red and black fruit flavors, some sweet oak; medium finish, youthful yet already pleasing in the aftertaste. Drinking well now, will improve well over the next several years. (Tasted: June 3, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
• 91 James Suckling
  Always an excellent cabernet for the buck. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Lots of berry with a chocolate and mahogany finish. Drink or hold.
• 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Syrah and 1% Merlot, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa reveals notes of crème de cassis, unsmoked cigar tobacco and spice box in its surprisingly deep yet supple, medium to full-bodied personality. With excellent purity, texture and length, this delicious, approachable, high quality Cabernet can be enjoyed over the next 7-10 years. The good news is that there is lots of it.
• 90 Wine Spectator
  Moderately rich and layered, with black cherry, plum, currant and light cedary oak notes. This shows impressive balance and depth of flavor, ending with gravelly, fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2023.