Martis Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021, Sonoma County, CA

Martis Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma, pours a deep garnet and immediately lifts with ripe cassis, black cherry, and blackberry preserves, layered over cedar shavings and a trace of cocoa. On the palate it’s generous yet composed: plush dark-fruit concentration glides on fine, well-knit tannins, while subtle notes of espresso, graphite, and vanilla bean reveal thoughtful oak integration without stealing the spotlight. A bright vein of acidity very much an Alexander Valley signature and keeps the richness lively, carrying flavors of blackberry liqueur, bay leaf, and a faint tobacco warmth through a long, savory finish.

91% Cabernet Sauvignon
6% Malbec
3% Petit Syrah