Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec

2002

Monte Rosso ~ Sonoma Valley ~ California

Wine Enthusiast: 90 points

This bold Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning example of just how special the Monte Rosso vineyard is. On the nose, the soul of Monte Rosso expresses itself with a display of generous fruit and signature earthy undertones. On the palette, magnificent and complex layers of dried cherries, tobacco, leather and earth tones are harnessed by generous expressions of oak. It’s a firm and well-structured wine worthy of a space in the finest wine cellars across the country.

Pairs well with:

Beef, duck, rare tuna.

Jordan

76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot

2005

Alexander Valley ~ Sonoma County ~ California

International Wine Cellar: 89 Points

Deep red. Red- and blackcurrant, cherry and menthol on the nose, with subtle vanilla, cola and tobacco notes adding complexity. Tightly wound red berry and bitter cherry flavors are framed by dusty tannins, picking up anise and herb notes on the back end. Understated and brisk, with good finishing clarity and mineral cut.

Pairs well with:

Steak with fresh chimichurri

Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages

77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot

2005

Sonoma County ~ California

Wine News: 93 points; Wine Enthusiant: 92 points

This classic Cinq Cépages opens with generous aromas of boysenberry, black cherry and violet. Deep, dense and highly extracted, this wine offers layers of black raspberry, mocha and hints of blueberry. The palate offers a graceful balance between fruit extract and fine-grained tannins. This wine has beautiful oak integration and a lushness throughout that leads to a lingering finish.

Pairs well with:

Beef, duck, rare tuna

Louis Martini Alexander Valley

2006

Alexander Valley ~ Sonoma County ~ California

Wine Spectator: 87 points; Wine Advocate: 89 points; Wine Enthusiast: 87 points

Louis M. Martini’s 2006 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is terroir-driven with aromas and flavors of dried cherries, tobacco, leather and earth tones balanced with expressions of toasty vanilla oak. The layers and intensity of flavors evolve into a plush, lingering finish with velvety tannins and is a perfect complement to warm, earthy dishes, wild game and red meats. Lush and well-structured, the 2006 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon belongs in everyone’s cellar and is meant to be enjoyed now or can be cellared for the next five years.

Pairs well with:

Earthy dishes, wild game, rib-eye and flank steak