Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery
Synthesis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon



Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of black and red plum, black cherry, underbrush, subtle baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, only moderately complex
Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of black and red plum, black cherry, underbrush, subtle baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, only moderately complex
Feb 25th, 2021
Smells lovely - finessed fruits
Classic Cali wine here - precise fruits, Cherry, raspberry, crab apple. Focused, with little (thankfully) of that new oak vanillin. Gripping tannins play well with the cran acidity. Lingers on for a loooong time.
11th anniversary wine for me, and the Mrs.
Smells lovely - finessed fruits
Classic Cali wine here - precise fruits, Cherry, raspberry, crab apple. Focused, with little (thankfully) of that new oak vanillin. Gripping tannins play well with the cran acidity. Lingers on for a loooong time.
11th anniversary wine for me, and the Mrs.

Very good, had the sweeter taste like Caymus.
Very good, had the sweeter taste like Caymus.
Nov 16th, 2021
Color of dark purple. Nose of nice black cherry, tobacco leaves, strength of alcohol, vanilla, and ripe grapes. Taste follows the nose with the addition of oak, refined tannins, a bit charcoal and hickory, just a bit tiny sweetness, and more ripe grapes. Aftertaste is clean with more oak and wood like cedar note. Clean, quite silky, packed with flavors, and enjoyable.
Color of dark purple. Nose of nice black cherry, tobacco leaves, strength of alcohol, vanilla, and ripe grapes. Taste follows the nose with the addition of oak, refined tannins, a bit charcoal and hickory, just a bit tiny sweetness, and more ripe grapes. Aftertaste is clean with more oak and wood like cedar note. Clean, quite silky, packed with flavors, and enjoyable.
Apr 27th, 2021
Nice afternoon drink. Some mild cherry notes as well as dark berry.
Nice afternoon drink. Some mild cherry notes as well as dark berry.
Feb 4th, 2021
A fine Cabernet; dry, very smooth, balanced and just enough tannin to leave a pleasant texture on the tongue. A sophisticated richness making for a delicious sipping beverage.
A fine Cabernet; dry, very smooth, balanced and just enough tannin to leave a pleasant texture on the tongue. A sophisticated richness making for a delicious sipping beverage.
Dec 29th, 2020
Tasty cab, some red fruits but a bitter cherry note stuck out. Overall a pleasant drink.
Tasty cab, some red fruits but a bitter cherry note stuck out. Overall a pleasant drink.
Dec 10th, 2020