Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：15844

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot (15% natural alcohol), the 2004 was aged primarily in new French oak (about 94%) and the balance American oak and older French barrels. The production was 1,650 cases, and the hot, short growing season resulted in a dense purple-colored wine with graphite, smoked herb, blueberry and creme de cassis characteristics intertwined with a distinct earthiness. The acidity is low, but sufficient, and the wine possesses lots of glycerin as well as a generous, corpulent personality. It retains a youthful appearance and taste, so I suspect it has another 20 years of life ahead of it. However, I would not hesitate to drink it now. Anticipated Maturity: now-2030.

The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso does not have the depth of the 2003. It is slightly softer, dark ruby/purple, with more fruit in the front-end, but not the intensity, richness, or structure in the mid-palate or finish. This will be a more charming, elegant wine when released. It should drink well for 10-15+ years. Tel. (707) 963-2736

The oak sticks out, showing sweetly caramelized wood notes that dominate everything underneath. The basic wine seems quite fine, showing black currant flavors wrapped into firm, dry mountain tannins. Could develop, but right now it’s unbalanced and heavy. ——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 87