95pts James Suckling

The winery's new flagship red, Gryphon, is a full-bodied, layered and sophisticated wine that's elegant yet well structured in tannins. It offers flower, iron and sage aromas, then focused black cherries, blueberries, spearmint and handsome oak spices on the palate. The cabernet sauvignon grapes are blended with 4% cabernet franc, 3% merlot and 2% malbec. Drink now or hold.

92pts Vinous

The Cabernet Sauvignon The Gryphon is a new wine from Louis M. Martini. Intended as more of an entry-level offering, it offers fine quality and value for Napa Valley. The Gryphon is a blend from several top sites. Dark red cherry, plum, gravel, spice and rose petal open with air. Pretty savory and mineral accents punctuate the finish. This is very nicely done.

90pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Released in February 2025, Martini's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon The Gryphon draws its fruit largely from southern Napa, blending 91% Cabernet Sauvignon with 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Malbec. Understated and restrained, it's gently fragrant, with floral hints accompanying cassis and blackberries on the nose, while the palate is medium- to full-bodied, silky and streamlined, the finish defined by fine-grained tannins and a fine sense of balance.

About the Label

The gryphon is the traditional symbol of the town of Genoa, Italy, the birthplace of Louis Martini. This is where he set sail from the port in 1899 at the young age of 12 to join his father in America. Today, The Gryphon represents the journey Louis M. Martini embarked on to the Napa Valley, where his family would become established Cabernet Sauvignon icons.

The three sections of the gryphon’s tail represent the three generations of Martinis who have built the legacy of the brand over the past 90+ years: Louis M., Louis P., and Mike.

About the Wine

The Gryphon is six years in the making. It is the first glimpse of Louis M. Martini’s evolution; a return to the classic Napa Cabernet of the 1960s and 1970s, with varietal character, energy and liveliness. A wine that has been designed for the table.

Sourced from premier vineyards across Napa Valley and made in the same small lot production facility used for Lot No. 1, The Gryphon is a distinct and distinguished perspective on Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, past and present.

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Malbec