Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Liquid Assets: The hearty reds for fall dishes
Louis Martini 2008 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon:
For the last few vintages, Louis Martini's Sonoma county cabernet sauvignon has earned plenty of "bang for the buck" recognition. Though we're not big point chasers, 90 points from Robert Parker is a nice coup for a California cabernet under $20. This wine's selling point is its overall drinkability, and the current vintage is no exception. You'll find plenty of black cherry and cassis flavors, with dusty tannins and a pleasing touch of vanilla from the oak. It's a wine that'll please casual drinkers and oenophiles alike. Widely available.
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Chris Macias
Sacramento Bee
Monday, November 1, 2010
2010 Men's Health Nutrition Awards
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2007
Delivers rich flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and fresh sage – and won’t make a big dent in your paycheck.
Men's Health
Monday, November 1, 2010
Give Thanks For Wine
Louis M. Martini Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Created by the Cellar No. 254 microwinery, which was introduced in 2003 as an “artist’s studio” for the Gallo and Martini family winemakers to experiment with small-production artisan red wines, this Cab is complex, balanced and well-suited to accompany rich foods. An impressive dinner selection.
Vegas Magazine
Sunday, October 31, 2010
A Napa Institution
Michael Martini is a big man. While his physical stature, his outsized personality and his gravelly voice might initially lead one to believe him to be a hard case, I caught a glimpse of the iconic winemaker's softer side one stunningly hot afternoon earlier this month. We were standing in Martini's famed Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma County, looking out over 100-year-old grape vines that fell from the hillside, giving way to an epic view all the way to San Francisco Bay and the red towers of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Kelly J. Hayes
Aspen Times
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wine Pairing of the Week: Zinfandel and Beef Jerky
Martini’s Gnarly Vine Zinfandel has been one of my favorites this week. This Monte Rosso wine is earthy and rich with hints of spiced baked plums, fragrant cloves, anise, and smoke. It’s peppery and has a little blackberry flavor, but it’s less jammy than many Zins. It’s 70% aged in French barrels, and the rest in American oak. It’s a monster wine at nearly 16% alcohol, but it’s still remarkably well integrated. Most importantly, it’s a wine that tastes like it came from somewhere.
Maggie Hoffman
Serious Eats
Friday, October 1, 2010
American Wineries of the Year
Louis M. Martini Winery was recently named a top 100 winery of the year by Wine & Spirits Magazine. This award honors 100 wineries that delivered the best overall performance in Wine & Spirits' tastings conducted during the past year. This is the second consecutive year that Louis M. Martini Winery has been recognized with this achievement.
Wine & Spirits
Friday, October 1, 2010
Best American Wines Under $20
Michael Martini's winemaking team used vineyards around the country for a straightforward red that also has considerable finesse. That deft touch isn’t surprising, as Michael himself has been making wine for more than 30 years, and his family for more than 100.
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Richard Nalley
Food & Wine
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
See the versatility of Cabs
Louis M. Martini 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon This wine is the star of the house style for Louis M. Martini. All of the interesting and enticing flavors found in far more costly cabernet sauvignon wines are present in this gem. A lush flavor of berries, ripe cherries and cassis are underscored by gentle oak. The finish is very long and unforgettable and is a prime example of a near-perfect cab that is still affordable.
Sun Sentinel
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Top-Notch (And Affordable) Napa and Sonoma Wine
It isn’t every day that you get to sit down with a third- or fourth-generation member of one of California’s founding wine families. So I was pleased as a proverbial punch to visit with Michael Martini recently as he walked me through tastings of a few of his vineyard’s recent releases. (Michael’s grandfather established Louis M. Martini in Napa County in 1933.) Apart from being a veritable encyclopedia of California’s wine scene (past and present), Mike represents what every wine enthusiast hopes to find: the genuine article. He knows the farmlands and vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Counties as a typesetter knows fonts. So he discerns which vineyard areas produce the best grapes and he has the ability to source his vineyard pickings to his liking, giving him (and us) the absolute best Cabernet Sauvignons available at mid-level prices.
Tom Claire
Ladies' Home Journal
Friday, June 25, 2010
Fourth of July at Louis M. Martini Winery
The excitement is building at Louis M. Martini Winery! It’s that time of year again where the Martini family and staff are busy as bees gearing up for their annual Fourth of July celebration which features delicious wines, live music and great food. And this year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever as 2010 marks the 15th anniversary of the Martini extravaganza. This patriotic event for the local community and visitors to the Napa Valley is one of the greatest fireworks demonstrations in Northern California!
Wine Country This Week
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Heart-Healthy Beverages
Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
With its medium to full body and hints of cedar, oak, and spice, a good Cabernet Sauvignon is a great cold-weather wine. Louis M. Martini offers a reliable label for Cabs priced in the moderate to splurge range. This one offers plenty of red and black fruits to spare. Great with steak, this wine also makes a great gift.
Avery Hurt
Better Homes and Gardens
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet is like the high-school quarterback of red grapes: muscular, charismatic, and incredibly popular. Whether bottled alone or in a blend, cabernet brings complexity and power. Its abundance of tannins and generous mouth feel make this a wine that can handle the heartiest foods. And the best cabs are built to last. With inky dark fruit, such as black cherry and cassis, as well as spicy and herbal flavors of mint and eucalyptus, this grape knows how to wow a crowd.
Weekend Warrior: Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
Like opening a dusty cedar chest to find it’s filled with plums and chocolate bars. Score!
David Zinczenko
Drink This, Not That!
