Alexander Valley AVA
The Alexander Valley is an incredibly diverse appellation. Stretching from the valley floor to the bench lands, up to southwest-facing Mayacamas mountain vineyards, its soils and climate are ideal for growing Bordeaux varieties. We source our fruit from warmer bench land parcels on well-draining gravelly soils that possess the ideal calcium-magnesium ratio required for high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Gentle coastal breezes find their way between the hillsides to cool the region every evening, ensuring our fruit ripens slowly and evenly, reaching ideal maturity, concentration and complexity.
This full, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon offers a deep, plummy nose with a touch of pepper. The palate is beautifully balanced with rich blackberry and plum, overtones of sweet vanilla oak and a hint of tar. The elegant tannins and mouthwatering acidity will support 10-12 years of cellaring.
The aromas are rich and spicy with notes of blue and black berry fruits layered over hints of chocolate, brown spice and vanilla. The palate is robust yet elegant with silky tannins and flavors of black plum and coffee married with a seductive cinnamon spice. It boasts the dense structure and balanced, velvety tannins that the Alexander Valley is famous for.
