Louis M. Martini - The Gryphon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml) Vernaccia

Louis M. Martini - The Gryphon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml) Vernaccia96 Points The Tasting Panel, Somm Journal: "This is the winerys debut release, a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon with 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, and 2% Malbec, sourced primarily from southern Napa Valley between Coombsville and Atlas Peak. Winemaker Zach Watkins has been leading a very intentional effort to turn the ship back to Martinis rootsto that classic Napa style. This food friendly red offers up dusty dark chocolate lined tannins, alluring

It has an incomparable elegance and intensity

As for all Tue Boeuf wines

Cherry-red color

it was fermented with native yeasts and bacteria and bottled without filtration

Bright acidity and firm

Rich and concentrated black fruit aromas

blueberry preserves and smoked meats with tilled earth

balanced richness without feeling heavy

The Cabernet Sauvignon opens with violet and ripe blueberry then deepens into a killer midpalate

slow growing season results in wines that are high in natural acidity

The photograph was taken by my brother Mark (with permission) whilst on holiday in Vietnam

butter or olive oil flavors along the way