River Road Vineyards
Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, light alcohol and pencil lead.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light vegetables, pencil lead, peppercorn and earth.
Medium on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Showing nice balance and mouthfeel, with nice complexity.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (90 minutes), and shows the complexity and structure.
Wine Enthusiasts 88 points.
I paired it with a cheese plate and pizza.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$26.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, light alcohol and pencil lead.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light vegetables, pencil lead, peppercorn and earth.
Medium on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Showing nice balance and mouthfeel, with nice complexity.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (90 minutes), and shows the complexity and structure.
Wine Enthusiasts 88 points.
I paired it with a cheese plate and pizza.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$26.
Still haven't had a wine made by Jo Freeman that I wasn't impressed by. Gorgeous dark purple color, with a highly aromatic nose, and notes of coffee, rich in blueberries and black berries with a round off of red currant, delicately wrapped in vanilla, spice, passing over the pallet in fine silk with a mild tannin, and ending in a finesse of mocha and creme-de-casis. The alcohol content is well under 14%, making it easy to drink by itself, especially after half an hour of decantering. Had half the bottle at home and half the bottle at a family owned Greek restaurant with a grilled lamb dish and it was perfect! I definitely want to try any other cabs he has crafted! Bravo!
Still haven't had a wine made by Jo Freeman that I wasn't impressed by. Gorgeous dark purple color, with a highly aromatic nose, and notes of coffee, rich in blueberries and black berries with a round off of red currant, delicately wrapped in vanilla, spice, passing over the pallet in fine silk with a mild tannin, and ending in a finesse of mocha and creme-de-casis. The alcohol content is well under 14%, making it easy to drink by itself, especially after half an hour of decantering. Had half the bottle at home and half the bottle at a family owned Greek restaurant with a grilled lamb dish and it was perfect! I definitely want to try any other cabs he has crafted! Bravo!
Aug 31st, 2015
Decent value for $25. Layered. Moderately full body.
Decent value for $25. Layered. Moderately full body.
Dec 6th, 2020
Immediately fruit forward, but with patience it reveals all kinds of complexity, with notes of cherry, chocolate, cloves, eucalyptus, pencil shavings, and vanilla extract.
Immediately fruit forward, but with patience it reveals all kinds of complexity, with notes of cherry, chocolate, cloves, eucalyptus, pencil shavings, and vanilla extract.
Jul 31st, 2020Really nice, mellow. Paired with filet mignon
Really nice, mellow. Paired with filet mignon
Jan 1st, 2020
Pleasant, easy to drink, softer vs full.
Pleasant, easy to drink, softer vs full.
Aug 31st, 2019Too peppery for my taste and bland in depth of fruit.
Too peppery for my taste and bland in depth of fruit.
Dec 20th, 2017Great Cab for around 20 bucks. It's got a little bite to it too.
Great Cab for around 20 bucks. It's got a little bite to it too.
Apr 18th, 2017Simple, Alexander Valley, Cab. Hints of dried herbs and red berries on the nose. Easy entry on the palate. Med length on the finish. Nothing to gush about here.
Simple, Alexander Valley, Cab. Hints of dried herbs and red berries on the nose. Easy entry on the palate. Med length on the finish. Nothing to gush about here.
Apr 2nd, 2017