Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Blind taste: thought it was a 17, Napa Valley, California Cab.

Close. But no cigar. Literally.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, cassis, plum, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Smooth drinking cab!

Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cherry, raspberry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, tree bark, vanilla.

Gift from Snab. Solid Cab! Will offer more details after second bottle.

Strong flavor. NIAA Last Round

Initially smooth, then the tannins grip you (benefits from aeration) and dark berry flavors come forward. Peppery finish.

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cola, cassis, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cola, oak spice.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5

6/2023. Good medium bodied Cab. Easy to drink. Not as big as expected.

Medium ruby color.
Aromas are light, red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, clove, baked blackberry.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5