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9.3

Alexander Valley Vineyards Single Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Doesn't show much age.

Nose of black fruits with cedar, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, licorice and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper and light vegetables.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Elegant and fruit forward, complex and engaging.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with a couple of hours of airtime.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

Rich and extracted, with good structure. Feels like a Napa Cabernet.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 36 months. A tiny production of only 289 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$150. — 9 minutes ago

ESF

8.9

solid Zin - bit too fruit focused & manipulated for my taste, plus it's expensive ($30) for what it is, prolly a crowd pleaser — 2 months ago

Steve Mitchell

9.2

This 2023 paired well with my cheeseburger and fries. Dark ruby color, nice peppery Zin and medium tannins with a smooth finish. — 3 months ago

Dave

9.3

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton — 7 days ago

Jeffrey Trezek

9.2

Beautiful zin with full, silky body. Black and red fruits, plum, and fingers with smooth tannins. Great wine. — 2 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

My favorite zin producer! — 4 months ago

with Jason and Eli

Dave

9.3

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!! — 18 days ago

Haelee Kim

9.0

Good and smooth, light mostly zin. I like — a month ago

Collin Clark

9.3

It’s a winner? Yea — 3 months ago

ace

9.0

Big bold Zin!! Great nose and spicy peppers on the finish. Ate with great steak. Reccomend for sure — a year ago