Alexander Vineyards
Graves Red Bordeaux Blend
Graves, Bordeaux, France
Last time I tried this was a year and a half ago. At that time I remembered a wine that was a bit out of balance and harshly acidic. Time has done this well. This is an earthy and brambly kind of wine. Black licorice and still a hint of sweeter black dehydrated fruits up front. Middle hasorenof a tar and black tea note. Finishes with tannin nicely integrated. A tiny bit of acidity throughout. Not a ton of experience with this producer or this offering but I would imagine this is at peak..no idea how long it will STAY here, but I don't think this one will do you any favors just sitting in the cellar. Nice offering from Claude.
Last time I tried this was a year and a half ago. At that time I remembered a wine that was a bit out of balance and harshly acidic. Time has done this well. This is an earthy and brambly kind of wine. Black licorice and still a hint of sweeter black dehydrated fruits up front. Middle hasorenof a tar and black tea note. Finishes with tannin nicely integrated. A tiny bit of acidity throughout. Not a ton of experience with this producer or this offering but I would imagine this is at peak..no idea how long it will STAY here, but I don't think this one will do you any favors just sitting in the cellar. Nice offering from Claude.
Feb 6th, 2019
Nice little Graves Red enjoyed tonight! Has a great red berry nose and palate. Nice acidity that went very well with pizza. Great balance and structure to this wine. Nice red fruit and a hint of earth. The finish was darker berry, a hint of licorice. Wife killed the only bottle I had allocated to the houee, so I hope the wine storage bottle makes it out alive!! I really think 2 or 3 years in bottle would help this one out tremendously.
Nice little Graves Red enjoyed tonight! Has a great red berry nose and palate. Nice acidity that went very well with pizza. Great balance and structure to this wine. Nice red fruit and a hint of earth. The finish was darker berry, a hint of licorice. Wife killed the only bottle I had allocated to the houee, so I hope the wine storage bottle makes it out alive!! I really think 2 or 3 years in bottle would help this one out tremendously.
May 20th, 2017