Ferrari-Carano

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.168 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
TheWineStalker

Almost black with violet highlights. Extremely complex nose of mint, black cherries, plums, black olive, mocha and cigar box. Medium to full bodied and a soft mouthfeel with big, concentrated fruits. Flavors of black cherries and plums again, along with blackberry. There's also pencil shavings and vanilla. It finishes with black cherries, pencil shavings, mint and tannin. Spectacular.

Almost black with violet highlights. Extremely complex nose of mint, black cherries, plums, black olive, mocha and cigar box. Medium to full bodied and a soft mouthfeel with big, concentrated fruits. Flavors of black cherries and plums again, along with blackberry. There's also pencil shavings and vanilla. It finishes with black cherries, pencil shavings, mint and tannin. Spectacular.

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016
Brent S

Lush and soft, ready now. Something minty going on, too.

Lush and soft, ready now. Something minty going on, too.

Jul 30th, 2016
Vicki Baumgarten

Very nice with filet. Hint of mint.

Very nice with filet. Hint of mint.

May 22nd, 2022
Steve Mitchell

A nicely structured Cabernet to pair with our steak.

A nicely structured Cabernet to pair with our steak.

Mar 14th, 2022
Neal Ferry

A spectacular night of food, faith and family

A spectacular night of food, faith and family

Dec 25th, 2021
Alan Hyde

This is some bizarre ass shit! Every sip I took tasted different. Some good, some bad.

This is some bizarre ass shit! Every sip I took tasted different. Some good, some bad.

Jul 2nd, 2021
Steve Mitchell

A pleasant Cabernet to pair with our steak and salad.

A pleasant Cabernet to pair with our steak and salad.

May 30th, 2021
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016: Big. Bold. Full-bodied. Great balance with notes of dark fruits, black cherry, leather & spice. Smooth crowd-pleasing finish. Overall, a terrific Sonoma County Cab that is drinking well now, however time will only improve the quality and drinking experience. For me, I’m super excited for the two 2010 bottles I am sitting on. Can’t wait to open! Cheers🍷

Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016: Big. Bold. Full-bodied. Great balance with notes of dark fruits, black cherry, leather & spice. Smooth crowd-pleasing finish. Overall, a terrific Sonoma County Cab that is drinking well now, however time will only improve the quality and drinking experience. For me, I’m super excited for the two 2010 bottles I am sitting on. Can’t wait to open! Cheers🍷

May 15th, 2021
Brad Taylor

Wow this Cabernet really pops with a full body and fruit forward notes. Terrific!!!

Wow this Cabernet really pops with a full body and fruit forward notes. Terrific!!!

Nov 9th, 2020
Lawrence Bernstein

2016 Vintage. This is a big, full bodied, dark fruit, but dry wine. Also has a sweet element. There is a lot going on here. Nice complexity. 89.

2016 Vintage. This is a big, full bodied, dark fruit, but dry wine. Also has a sweet element. There is a lot going on here. Nice complexity. 89.

Jan 18th, 2020