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Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.247 ratings
9.111 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
Matt Sterr

Dense and extracted. Dark blue fruits. Dry with grippy tannins

Dense and extracted. Dark blue fruits. Dry with grippy tannins

Jul 20th, 2017
Gus Kalaris

Sublime at 29!

Sublime at 29!

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2016
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus, smoke, mocha, oak and hints of sage. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus, smoke, mocha, oak and hints of sage. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2015
Adam Mahler

Ok. Sort of one note

Ok. Sort of one note

Sep 19th, 2016
Gus Kalaris

Pure and silky at 29

Pure and silky at 29

Nov 27th, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.8

Good, but not very interesting.

Good, but not very interesting.

Nov 20th, 2015
Ezekiel James Hampton

Would never guess this was a '91 because the tannin and acid are still strong. Still super juicy too.

Would never guess this was a '91 because the tannin and acid are still strong. Still super juicy too.

Apr 2nd, 2015
Sue Mohle

Thick. Needed a Steak!

Thick. Needed a Steak!

Aug 1st, 2014
Arlen Greenberg

We keep going back to winestyr for more!

We keep going back to winestyr for more!

Dec 26th, 2020
Todd Lightholder

Delicious. Still a little tight. Good thing I had it with a fatty ribeye. Otherwise, would have been wise to open in a few more years. Great example of a winemaker that doesn't over meddle.

Delicious. Still a little tight. Good thing I had it with a fatty ribeye. Otherwise, would have been wise to open in a few more years. Great example of a winemaker that doesn't over meddle.

Feb 20th, 2017