Louis M. Martini Winery
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
"254 Meritage Blend"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 33
Vintage: 2011
Louis M. Martini Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Description
The concept of lot wines at Louis M. Martini dates back to 1968 when Louis P. Martini, Michael Martini's father, first made luxury Cabernet Sauvignons from selected barrels which he named by lot numbers. At that time, Louis was making Cabernets in the league with other Napa Valley greats such as George De Latour, Heitz Martha's Vineyard and Robert Mondavi. Sourcing of his fruit likely included Monte Rosso grapes and other vineyards from his friends in the Napa Valley.
Today, Michael Martini continues to enjoy access to premium Napa Valley vineyards and to blend Cabernet Sauvignon from the best mountaintop AVAs, just as his father did. Our 2011 254 Series Red Wine, is a combination of grapes coming from Howell Mountain, Oakville and Stag’s Leap. It is unlike any other blend produced at Louis M. Martini, celebrating 80 years of family winemaking in the Napa Valley.
Michael Martini
Winemaker, Louis M. Martini Winery
Michael Martini learned the subtle art of winemaking and grape growing firsthand while growing up at his family’s winery in the Napa Valley. During school holidays, Mike worked alongside his father, Louis P., and grandfather, Louis M., assisting with wine blending and tending to the vines on the family’s many vineyards, including the renowned Monte Rosso Vineyard.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in Fermentation Science from UC Davis.
Mike served as president of the Napa Valley Vintners’ Association, an organization his grandfather helped establish, and also served as president of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture and the Trellis Alliance at U.C. Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Under his father’s tutelage, Mike began to develop his own personal style as a winemaker, bringing balance and texture to his Cabernet Sauvignon blends. “My father’s wines are silk,” Mike says, “Mine are velvet.”
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| Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend I | 16 (2012) |
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Winery Distribution
Louis M. Martini Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (DTC)