Alexander Valley owned it in 2014! Lots of great wines.
Alexander Valley owned it in 2014! Lots of great wines.
Jun 24th, 2018
Had another bottle of this Bordeaux blend of grapes, Cabernets Sauvignon & Franc, Malbec, Merlot, & Petit Verdot, aged for 24 months in 100% French Oak. Still great showing refinement with plenty of rich black fruit on the palate adding notes of leather, oak and pepper spice. Smooth rich tannins, balanced acidity. Didn’t need as much decanting as it did a few years ago, cellaring works!! Lingering finish ending with smoky notes, enjoyable.
Had another bottle of this Bordeaux blend of grapes, Cabernets Sauvignon & Franc, Malbec, Merlot, & Petit Verdot, aged for 24 months in 100% French Oak. Still great showing refinement with plenty of rich black fruit on the palate adding notes of leather, oak and pepper spice. Smooth rich tannins, balanced acidity. Didn’t need as much decanting as it did a few years ago, cellaring works!! Lingering finish ending with smoky notes, enjoyable.
Apr 6th, 2018
A beautiful example of Alexander Valley cab.
A beautiful example of Alexander Valley cab.
Mar 3rd, 2018
Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!
Surprise of the day! Mark busted this out and it showed so well amongst the other big hitters. Right up Mark’s alley, with a well balanced profile of red and black fruit amongst herbal and spice filled notes. Fresh pressed blackberries and lavender leaves. If you’ve got ‘em, open and enjoy, but this will go another 5-7 easily.
Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!
Surprise of the day! Mark busted this out and it showed so well amongst the other big hitters. Right up Mark’s alley, with a well balanced profile of red and black fruit amongst herbal and spice filled notes. Fresh pressed blackberries and lavender leaves. If you’ve got ‘em, open and enjoy, but this will go another 5-7 easily.
Nov 11th, 2017
Best of the best vintages but needs some cellar time for sure. Huge and tannic. Needs time for nuances to blossom. Great vintage.
Best of the best vintages but needs some cellar time for sure. Huge and tannic. Needs time for nuances to blossom. Great vintage.
2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2016
Per sommelier - Alexander Valley is good for Cabs. Certainly right on this one. Although it was pricey
Per sommelier - Alexander Valley is good for Cabs. Certainly right on this one. Although it was pricey
2 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2014
Blackberry, cherry cola, raspberry, vanilla, raspberry, oak and eucalyptus. Great structure and velvety tannins.
Blackberry, cherry cola, raspberry, vanilla, raspberry, oak and eucalyptus. Great structure and velvety tannins.
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2017Truly spellbinding wine. The earthier side of Cabernet with fennel, lead and mint. New oak integrated very well.
Truly spellbinding wine. The earthier side of Cabernet with fennel, lead and mint. New oak integrated very well.
1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2017Black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, mossy earth and oak. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.
Black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, mossy earth and oak. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.
1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2016
80% Cab sauv, 9% Merlot, 9% Malbec, 1% P Verdot, 1% Cab franc
80% Cab sauv, 9% Merlot, 9% Malbec, 1% P Verdot, 1% Cab franc
1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2013
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
