Alexander Valley Vineyards

Cyrus Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.021 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

I was given the responsibility of opening and serving this bottle to the guests of a 40th birthday celebration. From double-magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2005 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of significant sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous, with notes of ripe and slightly desiccated fruit: cassis, blackberry, black plum, tobacco, leather, Pablano pepper, vanilla, earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This wine, from this format is in a really lovely spot. Drink now through 2035.

I was given the responsibility of opening and serving this bottle to the guests of a 40th birthday celebration. From double-magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2005 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of significant sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous, with notes of ripe and slightly desiccated fruit: cassis, blackberry, black plum, tobacco, leather, Pablano pepper, vanilla, earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This wine, from this format is in a really lovely spot. Drink now through 2035.

Jun 1st, 2025
David Kline

Burnt candle wax notes improved to truffles! Go figure! Baked cherries black and bing, with tobacco sweetness, a touch of mint and rosemary, cedar, red currant, and a little grape bottle cap candy (in a good way). Cafe de leche with toffee, licorice and smoke. Really a charmer. This one evolved in the glass, showing so many interesting angles; muscled, but finesse through to the tangy, lip smacking, loitering finish.

Burnt candle wax notes improved to truffles! Go figure! Baked cherries black and bing, with tobacco sweetness, a touch of mint and rosemary, cedar, red currant, and a little grape bottle cap candy (in a good way). Cafe de leche with toffee, licorice and smoke. Really a charmer. This one evolved in the glass, showing so many interesting angles; muscled, but finesse through to the tangy, lip smacking, loitering finish.

4 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2014
Amie Hendrickson

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Horizontal tasting seminar

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2015
Ken Bernardo

With Max and his usual suspects.

With Max and his usual suspects.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2012
Jo Anne B

Earthy. Flavors seem more muted.

Earthy. Flavors seem more muted.

Mar 6th, 2016
JF Simms

Very nice! Goes marvelous with a prime Hereford tenderloin!

Very nice! Goes marvelous with a prime Hereford tenderloin!

Feb 27th, 2015
Ray Stafford

A favorite of mine. Great blend of cab, cab franc, merlot and petite Verdot. Time to drink it!

A favorite of mine. Great blend of cab, cab franc, merlot and petite Verdot. Time to drink it!

Feb 17th, 2015
Joey Ziegler

2005 - Great Bordeaux blend. Menthol, tobacco/chocolate sweet, blackberry, softens in the glass.

2005 - Great Bordeaux blend. Menthol, tobacco/chocolate sweet, blackberry, softens in the glass.

Dec 20th, 2014
Jeff Proctor

Dining with Randy E and Tammy. Big with a slight tannin.

Dining with Randy E and Tammy. Big with a slight tannin.

Oct 25th, 2014
Susan Phillips

I usually LOVE Cyrus. Not sure what happened here.

I usually LOVE Cyrus. Not sure what happened here.

Feb 16th, 2014