MARTIN ESTATE Cabernet is darkly fruity and classically "Rutherford" to the nose, which offers blackberry, blueberry, Cassis, vanilla and earth, with background hints of rose and bell pepper and a general impression of juicy ripeness. It is very plush on the palate, covering a firm tannic spine in a bath of fruit. The finish is extremely long and deep and just beginning to show how attractive it could become. With airing, the flavors veer toward red currant and red cherry, but retain the classic terroir of the appellation.