Louis M. Martini
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon



Super smooth and balanced, one dimensional, but solid. In its prime now. Not a showstopper, but definitely dependable.
Super smooth and balanced, one dimensional, but solid. In its prime now. Not a showstopper, but definitely dependable.
Jan 1st, 2021
I have had this bottle for a while now... 2012 was a long time ago...
It’s ready. It’s likely the best this wine will get.
Smooth criminal.
I have had this bottle for a while now... 2012 was a long time ago...
It’s ready. It’s likely the best this wine will get.
Smooth criminal.

JNJ
$41.99 - Reg. Price
$31.99 - Sale Price
90 pts- Parker
JNJ
$41.99 - Reg. Price
$31.99 - Sale Price
90 pts- Parker
Sporting classic notes of pencil shavings, black currants, mint, and fine dust, Louis Martini's 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is like a no-frills 4-door sedan. Its structure is concentrated on the fore palate, with firm, fine tannins followed by plush blackberries, black Italian plums, figs, spice and anise, delivering Napa Cab expression at a reasonable price. There is even a dusting of cocoa powder on the exhaust pipe. Sample
Sporting classic notes of pencil shavings, black currants, mint, and fine dust, Louis Martini's 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is like a no-frills 4-door sedan. Its structure is concentrated on the fore palate, with firm, fine tannins followed by plush blackberries, black Italian plums, figs, spice and anise, delivering Napa Cab expression at a reasonable price. There is even a dusting of cocoa powder on the exhaust pipe. Sample
2 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2015
2012 is a cannon to the mouth. Big. Love it.
2012 is a cannon to the mouth. Big. Love it.
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015
Blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, dusty, oak chips, a little chocolate, nice finish with good acidity, medium plus tannins, solid structure. Good value for Napa Cabernet.
Blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, dusty, oak chips, a little chocolate, nice finish with good acidity, medium plus tannins, solid structure. Good value for Napa Cabernet.
Jul 14th, 2016
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
I probably should have brought wine but I was kinda hoping they'd have a cool old school list. They didn't. It's fruity and oaky but happily not as fruity and oaky as I thought it would be.
I probably should have brought wine but I was kinda hoping they'd have a cool old school list. They didn't. It's fruity and oaky but happily not as fruity and oaky as I thought it would be.
Oct 12th, 2015