Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon is California Cabernet without borders: a multi-appellation blend built in the spirit of visionary winemaker Louis M. Martini, who believed great wine comes from the best grapes, not AVA boundaries — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Produced under Napa Valley's historic Louis M. Martini Winery (founded 1933, St. Helena), Ghost Pines sources Cabernet from across California — Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Monterey, and San Joaquin counties — with each lot chosen purely on quality and flavor. The blend is built around Cabernet Sauvignon (typically ~90%) rounded out with small percentages of Petite Sirah, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, or Cabernet Franc depending on vintage. The name comes from the grey pines that look ghostlike through the coastal valleys at dusk.
Winery tasting notes: bold and intensely flavored, with dark fruit — blackberry, black cherry, plum — layered with sweet vanilla, cocoa, cedar, and a savory edge; lush, round tannins and a long, complex finish. The 2018 vintage earned Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Why buy Ghost Pines? Because it drinks like a far more expensive Napa-Sonoma blend — dark-fruit depth, soft tannins, real structure — at an everyday price. Browse the red wine collection, the Ghost Pines brand collection, and more top wines.
Serving note: decant 30 minutes; serve at 60–65°F. A natural partner for grilled ribeye, lamb Bolognese, and hard aged cheeses.
What grapes are in Ghost Pines Cabernet? Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (~90–92%) with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, or Cabernet Franc, varying by vintage.
Where is the fruit from? Multiple California appellations — Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Monterey, and San Joaquin counties — blended without regard to AVA lines.
What is the ABV? It varies by vintage (roughly 13.9–14.5%) — check the back label of the bottle in stock.
Who makes Ghost Pines? The Louis M. Martini Winery team in St. Helena, Napa Valley, carrying on Louis Martini's multi-appellation philosophy.