Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Lot No. 1 2013

100 points Robert Parker Jr. (Wine Advocate): "A perfect wine, that seems to have gone from one strength to another since I first tasted it, the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 1 is absolutely amazing wine. It was aged 21 months in 87% new French oak, finished at 15.3% alcohol and was another abundant vintage, as this lot produced 850 cases, which is even more than 2012 and slightly less than 2003 and 2014. The wine has an inky purple color, a gorgeous nose of graphite, blueberry liqueur intermixed with cassis, blackberry, espresso roast, chocolate and graphite. Dense and incredibly intense with good acidity (slightly lower pH than the 2012, reflected in the character of the wine), fabulous purity and a finish that goes on for close to 50+ seconds. This could well turn out to be the greatest wine ever made at the Louis Martini Winery and that is saying something. It has at least 30-50+ years of aging potential and is clearly a compelling effort from this historic and iconic winery in Napa. Drink 2016-2066 (Oct 2016)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "Still a baby, with waves of pure cassis, plum reduction and raspberry compote powering through, all riveted by a graphite spine, while hints of red tea, licorice and singed alder wait their turn. The finish tightens up, and this may be headed for more of a closed period. Nothing to fret about, though, as this is built for the long haul. A new benchmark for the winery. -- Non-blind Louis M. Martini vertical (July 2020). Best from 2023 through 2040. 850 cases made. (Oct 2020)"