Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2007

This week’s selection:

Winery: Louis Martini
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Price Paid: $12.49 (normally $17.99)
Vintage: 2007
Area: California, Sonoma County
Alcohol: 13.9%
Purchased: Meijer (On Sale)

Overall: A very good old school Cab with a lot going for it for the money. I had this on two occasions, once with steak and then later with a Burger (made from Buffalo meat) when in Colorado and it went well with both. I'm going to buy a few bottles of this while it is on sale.


Reviews
From the K & L Wines website – http://www.klwines.com/

2007 Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
SKU #1049353
90 points from Robert Parker: "I am also including their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, a 290,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest the other Bordeaux varietals. An exquisite value, this is a seductive, fleshy, fruity wine with excellent texture, body, and balance. Lots of cassis as well as silky tannins characterize this top bargain pick! Drink it over the next 5-7 years." (12/09) Martini's 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from several of Sonoma County's most prestigious appellations and blended seamlessly to bring together the unique characteristics of each, creating a superbly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers many layers, featuring aromas and flavors of red cherry, blackberry and fresh sage with an underlying dry creek dustiness. Subtle herbal notes are complemented by additional layers of chocolate and vanilla, resulting in a complex, yet easy drinking wine. From Wine Spectator: 'Ripe and supple, offering plum and black cherry fruit that's elegant and polished, complex and easy-drinking. Drink now through 2013." (11/09) And from Wine Enthusiast: "Here's a nice, elegant Cabernet that shows some special qualities for the price. It's dry and smooth, with classic Cabernet flavors of black currants, spices and cedar, and rich, sweet tannins. Ready now." (12/09)