Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018 is a 15% ABV Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a 750mL bottle, handpicked from premium Napa vineyards including William Hill, Sun Lake, Cypress Ranch, and Sage Canyon. The 2018 vintage — plentiful winter rains, a warm steady summer, a mild fall — delivered beautifully developed, complex fruit, aged 16 months in a combination of French and American oak (40% new). Wine Spectator rated it 91 points (2021). Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 15%
- Size: 750mL
- Appellation: Napa Valley, California — 2018 vintage
- Vineyards: William Hill, Sun Lake, Cypress Ranch, Sage Canyon + select growers
- Aging: 16 months in French + American oak, 40% new; two-day cold soak, 15–20 day maceration
- Winery: Louis M. Martini Winery, Napa Valley (est. 1933)
- Score: 91 points, Wine Spectator (2021)
Ninety Years of Napa Cabernet
Louis M. Martini has been a Napa Valley landmark since 1933, and its Napa Cabernet remains the house's calling card: a multi-vineyard blend built for polish — destemmed fruit, a two-day cold soak, weeks of maceration with daily pump-overs, then over a year in French and American oak. The 2018 is the classic expression of the style. Explore the Louis M. Martini range and more Napa red wine.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's winemaking copy: a round, elegant mouthfeel with fine-grained tannins and a long, polished finish. Wine Spectator's tasting found notes of black cherry, toasted oak, and baking spice — rich and polished. Wine Enthusiast noted jammy blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate, and graham cracker; James Suckling found walnut, berry, chocolate, and spice with chewy tannins.
How to Enjoy
Decant for 30–45 minutes before serving at cellar temperature (60–65°F). Pair with ribeye, lamb chops, or a proper dry-aged steak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet 2018?
It is 15% ABV — verified consistently across the brand, Decanter, and retailer panels.
Which vineyards supply the 2018?
William Hill, Sun Lake, Cypress Ranch, Sage Canyon, and other select Napa Valley growers, handpicked per the brand's winemaking notes.
How long was it aged?
16 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, 40% new.
Has it won awards?
Wine Spectator rated the 2018 91 points in 2021. Composition percentages are not published by the brand and are omitted here.
A Napa benchmark — pick up Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.