Louis Martini’s latest Napa Valley cab — one of the more entry-level though perfectly palatable bottlings — has arrived. This year’s bottling is lush and seductive, loaded with fresh and dried berries, but not overtly sweet or jammy, with overtones of milk chocolate, nutmeg, and fresh cherries. The finish is supple and seductive, with hints of vanilla. And yet… it’s less dessert-like than all of that sounds, pairing well with food and drinking beautifully on its own today. No need to cellar.

A- / $38 / louismartini.com

2014 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

$38

9

Rating

9.0/10

Related Stories:

Review: 2006 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Review: Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley and Alexander Valley, 2012 Vintage Review: 2016 Louis M. Martini Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Review: 2015 Louis M. Martini Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley