I was skeptical of Louis Martini, after all, it’s a mass-distributed brand owned by Gallo. That said, Gallo has the capital to work with some of the best vineyard sites in the valley, while still producing a seriously good Napa Cab for less than $40.00 On the nose, the 2013 shows heady Crème de cassis, black cherries, plums. The attack is velvety, with tons of juicy blackberries trussed in fine tannins, and an alluring touch of menthol—dark chocolate After Eight mints as well as incense, and Chinese five spice. Sample
9.0 Points