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Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.250 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

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Matt Sterr
9.1

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
9.6

Sublime at 29!

Sublime at 29!

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2016
Michael Chelus
9.3

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
8.0

Ok. Sort of one note

Ok. Sort of one note

Sep 19th, 2016
Gus Kalaris
9.4

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
8.6

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
10

Thick. Needed a Steak!

Thick. Needed a Steak!

Aug 1st, 2014
Eric K
9.4

Full bodied with nice dry terroir finish

Full bodied with nice dry terroir finish

Aug 16th, 2025
TwiLea Fletcher
9.0

08.01.25

08.01.25

Aug 1st, 2025