The Calling Wines
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Felt right to try this for the draft....soft...a pinot drinkers cab. Not much going on.
Felt right to try this for the draft....soft...a pinot drinkers cab. Not much going on.
1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2017
Just to get the "bad news" out of the way, out of the whole line up of wines from 'The Calling' label, this wasn't my absolute favorite.
That being said, for a sub $40 cab, this bottle is delicious. From Alexander Valley, Sonoma, and drinking of typical character. Dark purple with a slightly blue hue to the rim, wafting ripe crushed blackberries and blueberries, a very subtle note of licorice, and vanilla. The pallet, rich in mouthfeel, delicately expressed tart blueberries, baking spice, pomegranate, and finished in a velvet, milk chocolate goodness. Although still quite an aproachable style, the acidity was medium plus, and the wine still quite young, so I would like to say that this bottle would drastically improve over the next 2-5 years.
Just to get the "bad news" out of the way, out of the whole line up of wines from 'The Calling' label, this wasn't my absolute favorite.
That being said, for a sub $40 cab, this bottle is delicious. From Alexander Valley, Sonoma, and drinking of typical character. Dark purple with a slightly blue hue to the rim, wafting ripe crushed blackberries and blueberries, a very subtle note of licorice, and vanilla. The pallet, rich in mouthfeel, delicately expressed tart blueberries, baking spice, pomegranate, and finished in a velvet, milk chocolate goodness. Although still quite an aproachable style, the acidity was medium plus, and the wine still quite young, so I would like to say that this bottle would drastically improve over the next 2-5 years.
Dark ruby in color with medium intensity.
On the nose, cloves, licorice, blackberries, strawberries, figs, vanilla, black pepper and alcohol.
Smooth and Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with powerful tannins and some bitterness.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley featuring lots of secondary nuances from barrel aging.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with medium intensity.
On the nose, cloves, licorice, blackberries, strawberries, figs, vanilla, black pepper and alcohol.
Smooth and Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with powerful tannins and some bitterness.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley featuring lots of secondary nuances from barrel aging.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Soft, like a Pinot. Good but not with the price point. Many better wines at this price.
Soft, like a Pinot. Good but not with the price point. Many better wines at this price.
Sep 20th, 2017
I'm surprised other critics gave such a low rating. This was really not bad, I would serve this to guests for a starter wine along with savory or spicy appetizers.
I'm surprised other critics gave such a low rating. This was really not bad, I would serve this to guests for a starter wine along with savory or spicy appetizers.
May 16th, 2017
Nice n smooth, it topped my expectations and paired great w/grilled ribeye
Nice n smooth, it topped my expectations and paired great w/grilled ribeye
May 14th, 2017Sweet aroma of plums spiced with clove, leather, and chocolate. Surprisingly lightweight on the palate, with notes of dark fruits, cedar leaf, and lightly roasted coffee. There's a hint of stalkiness here but it's well-integrated with satiny tannins. Somehow restrained yet totally gulpable.
Sweet aroma of plums spiced with clove, leather, and chocolate. Surprisingly lightweight on the palate, with notes of dark fruits, cedar leaf, and lightly roasted coffee. There's a hint of stalkiness here but it's well-integrated with satiny tannins. Somehow restrained yet totally gulpable.
Apr 24th, 2017
Very good Cabernet from Alexander Valley. A lot of fruit and solid drinking!
Very good Cabernet from Alexander Valley. A lot of fruit and solid drinking!
Apr 12th, 2017
A nice nose with dark fruit aroma. Soft tannins with a delicate fruit flavor and a subtle finish
A nice nose with dark fruit aroma. Soft tannins with a delicate fruit flavor and a subtle finish
Apr 11th, 2017Soft, elegant Alexander Valley can.
Soft, elegant Alexander Valley can.
Apr 9th, 2017