Louis M. Martini Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml

This tilts to heady, with an overt ripeness to its plum, blackberry and açaí compote notes. There's a lacing of cocoa and alder, plus a late tug of tar to give this form. Offers a toothy plum skin feel on the finish, though that hints at ambitious extraction. For fans of the style. Drink now through 2032. 25,000 cases made.

If my math on the provided vineyard sourcing is correct, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is about two-thirds estate-grown and one-third purchased from other growers. Aged in 25% new French oak, it’s faintly herbal, with primary fruit notes of cassis and black cherries. It’s a medium to full-bodied effort, a little tannic and austere at this stage, with a dusty finish. For the suggested retail price, it’s a solid value in Napa.