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Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc V18 750ML

Name: Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc V18 750ML
Brand: LOUIS MARTINI NAPA
SKU: 000000000210013233
Price: 64.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

94 Points from Wine Enthusiast, December 2021

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Varietal

CABERNET FRANC

Vintage

2018

Tasting notes

Raspberry, Red Plum, Red Currant

About this product

One of California’s most prized locations for wine grapes, Monte Rosso Vineyard rolls across steep, rugged terrain in the majestic Mayacamas Mountains nearly 1,300 feet above the Sonoma Valley. Owned by the Louis M. Martini Winery since 1938, it is named for its rich, red volcanic soils and has produced award-winning wines for over three generations. The vineyard’s mix of high altitude, position above the fog, low-yielding vines and ideal western exposure produces wines with a unique sense of terroir.

The Cabernet Franc grapes were hand harvested and delivered to the winery in small bins. The grapes were sorted by hand, then destemmed and partially crushed before being gravity-fed into our small, 3.5 and 7 ton open-top tanks for a 3-day cold soak. Up to 14 days after primary fermentation, the wine was gravity racked into oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged 15 months in French oak barrels (60% new) and 6 months in bottle.

Sourced from the two blocks from our renowned Monte Rosso vineyard, the Cabernet Franc vines are between 33 and 22 years old and sit above the fog line, receiving the ideal combination of sunlight and cool breezes to build layered, complex flavors. In 2018, early vine growth was propelled by bountiful winter rain. A mild spring and steady summer and fall made for a slightly early harvest.

UPC: 008500001674

SKU #: 000000000210013233

Critics Review

94 Points from Wine Enthusiast, December 2021

Generous tannin and oak frame this full-bodied wine, with an intense core of earth and herbs grounding it all. Black licorice, black pepper and smoked meat come forward on the palate alongside rich cassis and plum flavor, leading to an intense, lengthy finish. Enjoy from 2028–2035.

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Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc V18 750ML