Sonoma Vineyards
Alexander's Crown Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California, USA
intact and wonderful cork. fruit in the background, watermelon rind, smells a bit hot. pleasant chalky tannins, licorice, earth.
intact and wonderful cork. fruit in the background, watermelon rind, smells a bit hot. pleasant chalky tannins, licorice, earth.
Oct 23rd, 2016
Gifted about two months ago by @Matthew Beckman, with a requirement that I report back when opened. Thought about opening over the holidays, but with the "Selected for the 1981 Presidential Inauguration" band , how could I not wait until Jan 20th? Condition was outstanding with a fill just into the neck. Cork was a little soft, but came out intact with barely any wine incursion. Color was medium ruby red and quite clear. Nose was a just bit bretty to start, but some cedar and tobacco came through in time, then more of a green pepper note. Not much fruit left, but a very good showing for a 39 year old Sonoma Cab. Label indicates 100% Cab, 13.2% ABV, and of course Rodney Strong as winemaker. Thanks Matt! 🍷
Gifted about two months ago by @Matthew Beckman, with a requirement that I report back when opened. Thought about opening over the holidays, but with the "Selected for the 1981 Presidential Inauguration" band , how could I not wait until Jan 20th? Condition was outstanding with a fill just into the neck. Cork was a little soft, but came out intact with barely any wine incursion. Color was medium ruby red and quite clear. Nose was a just bit bretty to start, but some cedar and tobacco came through in time, then more of a green pepper note. Not much fruit left, but a very good showing for a 39 year old Sonoma Cab. Label indicates 100% Cab, 13.2% ABV, and of course Rodney Strong as winemaker. Thanks Matt! 🍷
Jan 21st, 2017Funny chemical note on the nose, but far more expansive on the palate. Nicely decayed. Leathery and animal. Silky smooth. Has some sheep on the finish.
Funny chemical note on the nose, but far more expansive on the palate. Nicely decayed. Leathery and animal. Silky smooth. Has some sheep on the finish.
Aug 29th, 2015