Stewarding Sonoma's Historic Monte Rosso Vineyard

With some vines more than 100 years old, Brenae Royal tackles the complex task of caring for Monte Rosso, one vine at a time. Plus, a taste of 50-year-old Louis M. Martini Cabernet

Brenae Royal in Monte Rosso vineyard
Vineyard manager Brenae Royal oversees the care of Monte Rosso vineyard. (James Molesworth)

Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth visits the historic Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma and chats with vineyard manager Brenae Royal before tasting a lineup of Louis M. Martini Cabernets from the vineyard, including the 1968.

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