Alexander Valley Vineyards

Cyrus Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.920 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

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

9.5

Burnt candle wax notes improved to truffles! Go figure! Baked cherries black and bing, with tobacco sweetness, a touch of mint and rosemary, cedar, red currant, and a little grape bottle cap candy (in a good way). Cafe de leche with toffee, licorice and smoke. Really a charmer. This one evolved in the glass, showing so many interesting angles; muscled, but finesse through to the tangy, lip smacking, loitering finish.

Burnt candle wax notes improved to truffles! Go figure! Baked cherries black and bing, with tobacco sweetness, a touch of mint and rosemary, cedar, red currant, and a little grape bottle cap candy (in a good way). Cafe de leche with toffee, licorice and smoke. Really a charmer. This one evolved in the glass, showing so many interesting angles; muscled, but finesse through to the tangy, lip smacking, loitering finish.

4 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2014

Amie Hendrickson

8.8

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1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2015

8.5

With Max and his usual suspects.

With Max and his usual suspects.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2012

9.5

Earthy. Flavors seem more muted.

Earthy. Flavors seem more muted.

Mar 6th, 2016

9.7

Very nice! Goes marvelous with a prime Hereford tenderloin!

Very nice! Goes marvelous with a prime Hereford tenderloin!

Feb 27th, 2015

9.1

A favorite of mine. Great blend of cab, cab franc, merlot and petite Verdot. Time to drink it!

A favorite of mine. Great blend of cab, cab franc, merlot and petite Verdot. Time to drink it!

Feb 17th, 2015

10

2005 - Great Bordeaux blend. Menthol, tobacco/chocolate sweet, blackberry, softens in the glass.

2005 - Great Bordeaux blend. Menthol, tobacco/chocolate sweet, blackberry, softens in the glass.

Dec 20th, 2014

8.8

Dining with Randy E and Tammy. Big with a slight tannin.

Dining with Randy E and Tammy. Big with a slight tannin.

Oct 25th, 2014

6.4

I usually LOVE Cyrus. Not sure what happened here.

I usually LOVE Cyrus. Not sure what happened here.

Feb 16th, 2014

10

One of my all time favorites.

One of my all time favorites.

Jun 23rd, 2013