Martini’s Monte Rosso Vineyard is situated high in the Mayacamas mountains on the Sonoma side of the line that divides Sonoma County from Napa County. It is one of the most coveted pieces of real estate in wine country and has for decades produced some of the finest, most complex cabernet sauvignon in the region. The 2014 shows exceptional balance despite an alcohol level of 15.5 percent. This heady wine shows layers of ripe black fruits along with supple, beautifully integrated tannins. Historically the Monte Rosso cabs have aged well, but this vintage has “drink me now” written all over it. Try it with a thick, juicy grilled ribeye steak.
Louis M. Martini, Sonoma Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
By Robert Whitley