Peter Marks
Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands
8.8
Lush and supple with deep berry fruit. Classic Alexander Valley Cab
Lush and supple with deep berry fruit. Classic Alexander Valley Cab
May 21st, 2015 Tight, closed nose, on the palate little fruit, tons of vanillins, awkward tannins, almost no varietal character. No me gusta.
Tight, closed nose, on the palate little fruit, tons of vanillins, awkward tannins, almost no varietal character. No me gusta.
Nov 21st, 2014 Aromas of plums. Smooth on palate a bit dry on end with a bit of acidity. Flavorful but would be good with an accompanying food
Aromas of plums. Smooth on palate a bit dry on end with a bit of acidity. Flavorful but would be good with an accompanying food
Jul 31st, 2017 This is a very quiet wine. Not bold, little fruit, maybe a hint of vanilla.
This is a very quiet wine. Not bold, little fruit, maybe a hint of vanilla.
Sep 13th, 2016 Full-bodied. Strong finish. High tannin. Blackberry. Muy delicioso.
Full-bodied. Strong finish. High tannin. Blackberry. Muy delicioso.
Jun 25th, 2016 Drabk at my apartment in Detroit with Steve and family. Good solid wine.
Drabk at my apartment in Detroit with Steve and family. Good solid wine.
Mar 31st, 2016 2012 vintage. Dark red. Full bodied. Flavors of currant and blackberry. Nice enjoyable wine.
2012 vintage. Dark red. Full bodied. Flavors of currant and blackberry. Nice enjoyable wine.
Mar 13th, 2016 2012 vintage. Deep rich color. Full bodied. Flavors of dark berries and currant. Nice finish.
2012 vintage. Deep rich color. Full bodied. Flavors of dark berries and currant. Nice finish.
Jan 18th, 2016 Didn't like at first but then it opened up. John wasn't a huge fan.
Didn't like at first but then it opened up. John wasn't a huge fan.
Jan 15th, 2016 Tastes a bit rough. Second bottle, still very unimpressed. Wouldn't recommend or get again.
Tastes a bit rough. Second bottle, still very unimpressed. Wouldn't recommend or get again.
Dec 3rd, 2015 
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
