The Martini family has been making wine at the Monte Rosso vineyard since 1938. At 1,000 feet above Sonoma Valley, this vineyard produces beautiful Cabernet grapes with depth, complexity and authenticity - and this wine is a great example of the fruits of the winery's labor.
With a color like black cherries, this Cab hits all the classic aroma notes: Leather, spice, roasted Autumn fruits and a bit of smoke. The full-bodied and sensual flavors follow the nose with added blackberries and black cherries, with surprisingly mild tannins that ease into a gentle and long finish. It reminds me of strong-brewed black tea.
This wine is great right out of the bottle now, or it could easily age for a few years while the alcohol mellows out a bit more. Pair it with, say, a pan-roasted filet mignon and Cabernet sauce (using this wine, of course) with roasted potatoes.
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