Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon

9.28 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Corey Zamora, CSW

Wow, Structured, and balanced. Almost rustic till the finish when the power hits you. This needs heavy beef, so tasty.

Wow, Structured, and balanced. Almost rustic till the finish when the power hits you. This needs heavy beef, so tasty.

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2018
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2015 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Elegant with just the right mix of primary and secondary characteristics currently. Some earthy tones, some pretty tones. Picked up 3 cases for an affordable ($35 a btl) domestic Cab with a decade of age on it. 2013 effort (not reviewed) had a slightly, off-putting, prunish note on the finish that wouldn’t leave the party so passed on it and went with this instead. 3.11.26.

2015 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Elegant with just the right mix of primary and secondary characteristics currently. Some earthy tones, some pretty tones. Picked up 3 cases for an affordable ($35 a btl) domestic Cab with a decade of age on it. 2013 effort (not reviewed) had a slightly, off-putting, prunish note on the finish that wouldn’t leave the party so passed on it and went with this instead. 3.11.26.

Mar 11th, 2026
Daniel Jara

Increíble cab de Napa, redondo en Boca , frutas negras, en nariz no le hace justicia, excelente vino! Entre más dure en copa se descubre más intensidad y desarrolla ma notas interesantes !

Increíble cab de Napa, redondo en Boca , frutas negras, en nariz no le hace justicia, excelente vino! Entre más dure en copa se descubre más intensidad y desarrolla ma notas interesantes !

Sep 29th, 2025
Paul H
8.8

I am not sure about this one. It was very tight even after an hour of decanting. Nose was weak which I thought was odd. Some dark fruits and ash was all I got. Some more dark fruit and wet leaves and a hint of chocolate was about all I took away from this wine. Did re-bottle and tried it over 24 hours later. Did improve with a lot more expression all around.

I am not sure about this one. It was very tight even after an hour of decanting. Nose was weak which I thought was odd. Some dark fruits and ash was all I got. Some more dark fruit and wet leaves and a hint of chocolate was about all I took away from this wine. Did re-bottle and tried it over 24 hours later. Did improve with a lot more expression all around.

Jul 30th, 2018
Justin Honaker

Light body, but pleasant.

Light body, but pleasant.

Apr 24th, 2018
Filip Slesarov

Filip had this 8 years ago

Filip had this 8 years ago

Jun 29th, 2018
Judi

Judi had this 8 years ago

Judi had this 8 years ago

Dec 13th, 2017
Clark Conine

Clark had this 8 years ago

Clark had this 8 years ago

Nov 9th, 2017