Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Still holding its own after 20+ yrs
Still holding its own after 20+ yrs
1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2014
A gift from a client - and a delicious one at that! Stat sheet says 15.7% alc and it sure shows, this is a BIG Alexander valley cab. Pours a dark purple with blackberry compote, vanilla extract, and dried raisin on the nose - almost port-like in essence but with an old-world smoky flair. The palate explodes with sweet black-seeded fruit, vanilla, and a touch of smoky woodsiness that rounds out the mouth. The tannic wall could age for years and probably needs more time, but I'm glad I dove in. Excellent against-the-grain Alexander valley cab.
A gift from a client - and a delicious one at that! Stat sheet says 15.7% alc and it sure shows, this is a BIG Alexander valley cab. Pours a dark purple with blackberry compote, vanilla extract, and dried raisin on the nose - almost port-like in essence but with an old-world smoky flair. The palate explodes with sweet black-seeded fruit, vanilla, and a touch of smoky woodsiness that rounds out the mouth. The tannic wall could age for years and probably needs more time, but I'm glad I dove in. Excellent against-the-grain Alexander valley cab.
May 17th, 2015
Cedary and oily cab. Fleshy fir and forceful anise. Drink now through Tuesday.
Cedary and oily cab. Fleshy fir and forceful anise. Drink now through Tuesday.
Feb 19th, 2015Exceptional #CabernetSauvignon from the #2012Vintage refined and balanced, needed an hour decant to show the dried herb, berry and bakers cocoa. Slight menthol on the finish with balanced lingering tannins.
Exceptional #CabernetSauvignon from the #2012Vintage refined and balanced, needed an hour decant to show the dried herb, berry and bakers cocoa. Slight menthol on the finish with balanced lingering tannins.
Dec 6th, 2014Definitely needs air. Tight. Very tannic.
Definitely needs air. Tight. Very tannic.
Oct 9th, 2014
Too pricey ($50), not smooth. Too dry. Need to decant for 24 hrs.
Too pricey ($50), not smooth. Too dry. Need to decant for 24 hrs.
Wood mushrooms, blueberries, yada, yada, yada... Drinking great now. Just a typical estate bottled CA cab at its peak. Ho hum...
Wood mushrooms, blueberries, yada, yada, yada... Drinking great now. Just a typical estate bottled CA cab at its peak. Ho hum...
Apr 9th, 2018
Bold cab with a dry finish.. good for a $20 wine but nothing great
Bold cab with a dry finish.. good for a $20 wine but nothing great
Jul 8th, 2017
Brought back from Sonoma trip - amazing port!
Brought back from Sonoma trip - amazing port!
Still some strong tannins, but a great cab. Some subtle red fruit with a tobacco and olive aftertaste. Really great wine that I would keep in the "don't open section" of the cellar.
Still some strong tannins, but a great cab. Some subtle red fruit with a tobacco and olive aftertaste. Really great wine that I would keep in the "don't open section" of the cellar.
Feb 8th, 2017
