Martin Ray Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 750ML

Martin Ray Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 750ML

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

Notes from the Winemaker

Record setting rain and cooler temperatures lengthened dormancy,
with first signs of bud break mid-March. Hotter than average days in June and July brought harvest mid-August with lower than average yields across all varieties.

Deep notes of chocolate-covered cherry, dense cassis, and cacao nib. Blueberry throughout, with allspice, green peppercorn, and supple integrated tannins.

Pair this wine alongside blackened hangar steak with chimichurri sauce.

Classic, labor-intensive, small-lot winemaking techniques implemented. Four day cold-soak, hand punch downs for two weeks in open-top fermenters. Aged in 50% new French oak for 16 months.

Winemaker

Lindsey Haughton

The Wine

Balanced by the various appellations that make up this blend, our Napa Cabernet is classic in style and defined by the diversity among the vineyards we source from.

Sourcing

Coombsville, Rutherford, Stags Leap District

Vineyard's Notes

Sourced from various sought-after appellations, we choose premier vineyard locations throughout the valley with distinct variances in climate, elevation, and soil type.

Variety Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

Deep notes of chocolate-covered cherry, dense cassis, and cacao nib. Blueberry throughout, with allspice, green peppercorn, and supple integrated tannins

Release Date

March 2019

Reviews and Accolades

93 Points/James Suckling
This is very ripe with lots of intense fruit. Hints of walnuts. Toasted. Turns to dried flowers. Medium to full body. Lots of mountain tannins. Flavorful finish with freshness. Drink or hold.