{"product_id":"2023-martellotto-napa-valley-proprietary-red-blend","title":"2023 Martellotto Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur #1 Napa Red Blend Pick in the Shop Today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Opulent, Intriguing\" ~94 Decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNapa Valley Grapes Sourced from NDA vineyards in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAtlas Peak and Oak Knoll \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“One of the Most Phenomenal Vintages Ever in Napa Valley\" ~Wine Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by ONE of ONLY 420 Italian Wine Ambassador's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eNapa Valley Cabernet is king, but even a king needs a peer.\u003c\/b\u003e As prices for premier Cabernet soar past $200, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea new movement is taking hold among savvy collectors—\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone that prioritizes the artistry of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"224\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProprietary Red\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003e2023 Martellotto Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend\u003c\/b\u003e isn’t trying to replace your favorite Cab; it’s designed to stand right next to it, offering a level of nuance and \"insider\" sophistication that only a masterfully executed blend can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe wine’s immense structure is a result of precision sourcing. Martellotto utilized the rugged, volcanic slopes of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"116\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAtlas Peak\u003c\/b\u003e to give the Cabernet Sauvignon its muscular, high-elevation backbone, then balanced that brawn with Merlot and Syrah from the cooler \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"248\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOak Knoll District\u003c\/b\u003e. This \"mountain meets valley\" approach results in a silken texture loaded with smoked plum, dark chocolate, and cracked pepper. It’s a bold, sophisticated red that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the valley’s heaviest hitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the rolling hills of California Wine Country, there's a story that wine critics whisper about in hushed, reverent tones. It's the story of \u003cb\u003eGreg Martellotto, a man whose Italian bloodline carries centuries of winemaking wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e, and whose obsessive pursuit of perfection has created something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince 2005, Greg has been crafting wines in his family's tradition, using techniques passed down through generations of Italian vintners. But this isn't your typical family story. Greg took those ancestral secrets and spent decades refining them, perfecting them, pushing them beyond what even his forefathers imagined possible. His mastery recently earned him recognition as a \u003cb\u003ecertified Italian Wine Ambassador—one of only 450 people worldwide to receive this prestigious honor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result? Wines so exceptional that they've been flying completely under the radar, known only to a select few who stumble upon Martellotto's tiny production runs of fewer than 8,000 cases per year. For years, \u003cb\u003eGreg's wines consistently earned 90+ ratings and collected double gold medals in blind competitions\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2023 Napa Valley vintage isn’t just another great year – it’s the year that will be etched in history. \u003cb\u003eWine experts are calling it \"the vintage of a lifetime,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and for good reason. The perfect blend of cool temperatures, morning fog, and balanced sunlight created conditions so exceptional, \u003cb\u003ethey’re being compared to Bordeaux's iconic 1961 vintage\u003c\/b\u003e. As The Wine Independent put it, \u003cb\u003e2023 is \"a winemaker's dream in terms of wine style.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil calls it \u003cb\u003e\"one of the most phenomenal vintages ever in Napa Valley.\"\u003c\/b\u003e This is Napa at its finest, with wines of depth, power, and elegance that will be the talk of the wine world for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eWOW! We love this wine. Jam packed with blueberry, boysenberry, and blackberry fruits, this wine is a slam dunk. Layers of oak, vanilla, cocoa, and graphite, this blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 40% Syrah, it will make you feel like you've gotten away with something. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's that good, and for the money, it's the best Napa Red blend in the store. Hands down.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe problem? Only 4 barrels were produced and this one is going to be gone in a NY minute.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full-bodied, dark-fruited red wine with an \u003cstrong\u003eopulent feel,\u003c\/strong\u003e marked by rich layers of elegant cedar spice weaving around succulent, silken dark fruit. Crushed cocoa nibs add lift, while velvety tannins frame the palate, and a lingering blood orange finish provides brightness balanced by a smoky-savoury minerality that layers \u003cstrong\u003eintrigue.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrape sources include Atlas Peak and Oak Knoll for Cabernet and Merlot, with Syrah also sourced from the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~94 Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martellotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48057745801451,"sku":"MARTRB23","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2023MartellottoNapaValleyProprietaryRedBlend_f136e704-31be-4dd1-a7b3-2fb0f8fada52.webp?v=1775692344","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/es\/products\/2023-martellotto-napa-valley-proprietary-red-blend","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}