Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018

A firm, juicy red with blackberries, chocolate and light tobacco. Some vanilla. Medium to full body. Round tannins. Fruity and fresh. Drink now.

Tones of plum, currant and dark cherry carry this smooth, rounded red. Supple tannins underline it all, alongside a hearty dose of toasted oak.

Deep, rich flavors of plum, cherry compote, fig and cranberry weave through those layers of spice that include cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. They are all accented by earthy truffle notes in a full, long finish. This dense, rich and well-structured wine is held together beautifully by polished, assertive tannins. The depth and structure show the wine’s potential to age gracefully a decade or more.