Louis M Martini ‘The Gryphon’ Cabernet Savignon 2023

97 Points, The Tasting Panel – 94 Points, Decanter

“Super perfumed and fresh, this wine opens with lovely sweet baking spice, high-toned dusty minerality, and notes of mocha and bay laurel. The palate is super creamy, showcasing dark-toned fruit, red cherry, and plum, with layers of graphite and firm, taut tannins that grip the sides of the palate like a great Barolo. The structure is sound, balancing freshness with excellent fruit depth and mid-palate weight. The finish lingers with loamy earth and mineral complexity, adding further dimension. Aged for 19 months in barrique, 55% new oak, this wine is primarily sourced from the southern reaches of Napa Valley, with a touch of mountain fruit layering in additional texture and grip. This is the inaugural vintage of this wine and a watershed moment in the winery’s history, marking a shift as production levels have decreased dramatically. This will be the estate’s flagship red, sourced from longtime growers and estate fruit – one to watch.” -Decanter