Louis M. Martini Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Very deep purple-black, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 1 explodes from the glass with vibrant black cherries, mulberries and redcurrant jelly scents followed by a core of crème de cassis, cedar chest and roses plus hints of chocolate box and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful, mouth-coating black fruits with a firm structure of grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with some mineral sparks coming through. Drink date: 2023-2044. Score – 96+. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Feb. 26, 2021)