Alexander Valley Vineyards

Homestead Alexander Valley Red Blend

8.784 ratings
8.711 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Six grape blend, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with spicy vanilla oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather, vanilla and cacao. Nice balance, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and spicy notes.

Six grape blend, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with spicy vanilla oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather, vanilla and cacao. Nice balance, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and spicy notes.

Oct 2nd, 2023
Maggie Harrison

merlot, zin, cab, mourvèdre, syrah. prettyvaromatics- but floral, raspberry, red berries, medium tannins, soft.

merlot, zin, cab, mourvèdre, syrah. prettyvaromatics- but floral, raspberry, red berries, medium tannins, soft.

Jan 13th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Six grape blend, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with spicy vanilla oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather, vanilla and cacao. Nice balance, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and spicy notes.

Six grape blend, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with spicy vanilla oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather, vanilla and cacao. Nice balance, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and spicy notes.

Jan 1st, 2023
"Odedi"

This is a nice and easy drinking red blend from Alexander Valley.

Showing black fruits with chocolates notes, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, wood and spices.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate, and good right out of the bottle.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$23.

This is a nice and easy drinking red blend from Alexander Valley.

Showing black fruits with chocolates notes, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, wood and spices.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate, and good right out of the bottle.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$23.

May 3rd, 2021
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a redish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black cherries, plums, oak, licorice, barnyard, vegetables, bell pepper, herbs, earth and light black pepper.

Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, wood, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, dark coffee, earth, vegetables and graphite.

Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Merlot based blend from Alexander Valley. Fruity, but with lots of vegetable notes. Very true to the region.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. A good everyday wine.

Feels young and will be better in the next 3 years.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Paired very nicely with the brie cheese.

A blend of 44% Merlot, 32% Zinfandel, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre and 3% Syrah.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$23.

Dark ruby in color with a redish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black cherries, plums, oak, licorice, barnyard, vegetables, bell pepper, herbs, earth and light black pepper.

Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, wood, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, dark coffee, earth, vegetables and graphite.

Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Merlot based blend from Alexander Valley. Fruity, but with lots of vegetable notes. Very true to the region.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. A good everyday wine.

Feels young and will be better in the next 3 years.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Paired very nicely with the brie cheese.

A blend of 44% Merlot, 32% Zinfandel, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre and 3% Syrah.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$23.

Feb 4th, 2021
Jake Hajer

This is a blend of, merlot, zin, cab, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. -which sounds super interesting. The blend ends up as just a solid and easy drinking blend.

This is a blend of, merlot, zin, cab, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. -which sounds super interesting. The blend ends up as just a solid and easy drinking blend.

Jul 2nd, 2020
sam Michel

I think I got a bad bottle. Definitely tastes corked, and there was a bunch of sediment floating in the first couple glasses

I think I got a bad bottle. Definitely tastes corked, and there was a bunch of sediment floating in the first couple glasses

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2017
"Odedi"

Deep purple/ inky in color, with a purplish rim. Teeth staining color for sure.

Sweet nose of diet coke, vanilla, cherries, oak, blackberries, blueberries, raisins, cherries, cloves, licorice, eucalyptus, coffee, chocolate, light sherry, leather and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and velvety with medium acidity and great legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, cherries, blueberries, figs, oak, vanilla, licorice, coke, caramel, cloves, toasted oak and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, black pepper and tart cherries, that balance the fruits well.

A Nicely Balanced, Cabernet. Has a lot of secondary flavors, which were too much for my taste. However, it has a great mouthfeel and it is not cloying at all.

Good to sip on by itself. I Paired it with a burger.
Needs and hour in a decanter to display these great properties.

Aged for 14 months in Oak barrels. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

Deep purple/ inky in color, with a purplish rim. Teeth staining color for sure.

Sweet nose of diet coke, vanilla, cherries, oak, blackberries, blueberries, raisins, cherries, cloves, licorice, eucalyptus, coffee, chocolate, light sherry, leather and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and velvety with medium acidity and great legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, cherries, blueberries, figs, oak, vanilla, licorice, coke, caramel, cloves, toasted oak and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, black pepper and tart cherries, that balance the fruits well.

A Nicely Balanced, Cabernet. Has a lot of secondary flavors, which were too much for my taste. However, it has a great mouthfeel and it is not cloying at all.

Good to sip on by itself. I Paired it with a burger.
Needs and hour in a decanter to display these great properties.

Aged for 14 months in Oak barrels. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

Jun 9th, 2016
John Vesey

Look purple, nose fruit, flavors, tart cherry, berries, vanilla, spices, light oak tannins w/good balance goes with a grilled ribeye

Look purple, nose fruit, flavors, tart cherry, berries, vanilla, spices, light oak tannins w/good balance goes with a grilled ribeye

Jul 22nd, 2015
Cheryl Rausch

Rich & smooth with a rustic finish.

Rich & smooth with a rustic finish.

Jul 10th, 2021