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Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis M. Martini · California · United States
$47.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 93-point score from Wine Enthusiast. If you want to spend less, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is $25.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark blackberry and cassis with sage, cedar, vanilla, dusty tannins and a firm Napa Cabernet frame.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like structured Napa Cabernet with dark fruit and savory oak notes, but want something more classic and less sweet-feeling than the plushest modern styles.
Why buy it
It delivers the Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet style in the flagship, widely distributed bottling, with professional reviews confirming solid structure and food-friendly balance in recent vintages.
Best for
A steakhouse-style dinner, gifting, or opening when you want recognizable Napa Cabernet character.
Style
Full-bodied Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon/Bordeaux-variety blend with dark fruit, moderate-to-full tannin, balancing acidity and integrated oak.
Drinks like
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California Bordeaux-style red blends, structured Alexander Valley Cabernet
Experience level
Approachable for casual Cabernet drinkers, with enough structure and savory detail for more experienced Napa fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes if opened young
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux or large red-wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is enjoyable now with food; structured vintages can usually rest several years, but confirm by vintage
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate leftovers up to 2-3 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A classic Napa Valley Cabernet from Louis M. Martini, built around dark berry fruit, cassis, sage, cedar, vanilla and a dusty finish. Full-bodied and structured yet approachable, it is a natural match for steak, lamb, burgers and savory mushroom dishes.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
- Producer
- Louis M. Martini
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Mark Williams is identified in the Decanter note reproduced by Wine.com as a winemaker at Louis M. Martini.
- Vineyard source:
- Winemaker notes for the 2021 vintage cite mountain and benchland vineyards; Wine Advocate notes the wine is primarily sourced from Gallo-owned vineyards.
- Vessel:
- For the 2021 vintage, Decanter's review as reproduced by Wine.com says the wine was aged in predominantly new French oak.
About the winery · Louis M. Martini ›
Louis M. Martini is a historic Napa Valley Cabernet house with roots in St. Helena and a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa and Sonoma. Gallo describes the winery as having crafted world-class Cabernet Sauvignon since 1933. The winery emphasizes its long Cabernet history, Napa Valley tasting room, and founder Louis M. Martini's early role in Napa's post-Prohibition wine era. The Louis M. Martini site also notes the winery's recognition of Monte Rosso Vineyard and its early bottling of vintage varietal wine.
Critic reviews
93/100Wine Enthusiast
“Floral lift, ripe purple and black fruit, approachable pleasure, cellar-worthy structure and balancing acidity; recommended with food.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark blackberry and cassis with sage, cedar, vanilla, dusty tannins and a firm Napa Cabernet frame.
- What food pairs with Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or New York strip steak, braised lamb shanks or rosemary lamb, juicy grilled burgers, Portobello mushroom or mushroom risotto and aged cheddar or Gouda.
- How should I serve Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes if opened young. Glass: Bordeaux or large red-wine glass.
- Is Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $47.99 it carries a verified 93-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $25.99. See Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle.