Louis M. Martini Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis M. Martini
Label Name:
 
Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94 (Best from 2020–2030). Vinous 93. Wine Enthusiast 93. Wine Advocate 92+. Falstaff 93

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry with notes of Italian leather, toasted caramel, cocoa, cedar and menthol; plush mouthfeel, fine firm tannins and a long, evolving finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef Wellington, braised short ribs; aged cheddar and mushroom dishes. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short ribs), spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, small‑lot open‑top fermentations with regular punch‑downs/pump‑overs; matured in air‑dried French oak (extended barrel aging, high % new; ~19 months typical for Lot No.1).

Vineyard Info
Louis M. Martini: historic Napa producer founded 1933; noted for Monte Rosso vineyard holdings and long Cabernet tradition; family legacy continues though brand is part of Gallo portfolio since 2002.