Blue Rock
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
It’s time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Alexander Valley.
Pretty color of dark ruby with a cloudy reddish rim.
Nice nose of black currants, blackberries, cherries, vanilla, earth, wood, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco, graphites, dark coffee and light vegetables.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cherries, figs, licorice, cedar, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, leather and coffee.
Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very enjoyable Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California. Well balanced with nice complexity and an elegant mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (2 hours).
Needs 2 to 5 years to mature properly, and show its full capacity.
I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 22 months in 50% new French Oak barrels.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$45.
It’s time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Alexander Valley.
Pretty color of dark ruby with a cloudy reddish rim.
Nice nose of black currants, blackberries, cherries, vanilla, earth, wood, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco, graphites, dark coffee and light vegetables.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cherries, figs, licorice, cedar, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, leather and coffee.
Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very enjoyable Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California. Well balanced with nice complexity and an elegant mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (2 hours).
Needs 2 to 5 years to mature properly, and show its full capacity.
I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 22 months in 50% new French Oak barrels.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$45.
Boyfriend approved. Blueberries and a lovely smooth mouth feel that I think is a total lie with an abv of 14.1%.
Boyfriend approved. Blueberries and a lovely smooth mouth feel that I think is a total lie with an abv of 14.1%.
Oct 6th, 2015
Hot. Oddly it felt carbonated. Great flavor.
Hot. Oddly it felt carbonated. Great flavor.
Feb 12th, 2017Absolutely delicious! This would sell at $50 and is a steal for $38.
Absolutely delicious! This would sell at $50 and is a steal for $38.
Jul 31st, 2015
Ripe California Cab- not tannic, nice drinking
Ripe California Cab- not tannic, nice drinking
Oct 11th, 2014
Aromatic, notes of black fruits - extremely balanced, elegant Cabernet.
Aromatic, notes of black fruits - extremely balanced, elegant Cabernet.
Jun 12th, 2014Alexander Valley favorite. Lush, fruit forward, exquisite finish.
Alexander Valley favorite. Lush, fruit forward, exquisite finish.
Feb 15th, 2014