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Alexander 2007 The Great Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee)
- Kosher
- $75
This tight and concentrated Cab shows power and intensity, with a lush, mouthfilling texture and firm tannins. It’s brimming with black fruit notes of plum, berry and cassis, laced with accents of leather, cigar box, pepper and sweet spice. The finish is long and complex; drink now–2018.
— L.B.
(4/1/2013)
Alexander 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee)
- Kosher
- $36
Aged for 20 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak, this dark and brooding Cab is loaded with woody notes of cigar box, tree bark and leathery spice, but they’re balanced by concentrated fruit flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum guts on the palate. Firmly structured with young, gripping tannins and a long finish.
— L.B.
(4/1/2012)
Alexander 2009 Syrah (Galilee)
- Kosher
- $36
Brimming with ripe boysenberry and blueberry compote aromas and complemented by a fudgy chocolate streak, this Syrah is lush and decadent, with good balance and an approachable yet mouth-filling structure. Flecks of black pepper and coffee grinds linger on the medium-length close.
— L.B.
(4/1/2012)
Alexander 2009 The Great Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee)
- Kosher
- $75
The herbal aromas are forward on the nose of this Cabernet-based wine, which includes 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Mourvèdre and 3% Merlot. Gamy, rich red plum and cherry notes unfold shortly after, while the hefty palate offers earthy flavors of cassis and tobacco leaf. Sweet smoke and toast accents linger on the long finish. The wine is young and powerful now; try after 2015.
— L.B.
(4/1/2013)
Alexander 2007 The Great Amarolo Dry Red Wine
- Kosher
- $75
This is an interesting wine, made from 40% Cab Sauv, 40% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Cab Franc and 4% Shiraz and 3% Grenache in the Italian appassimento-style. It’s strong and robust, loaded with dark fruit flavors of blackberry, cherry and plum along with a streak of black currant liqueur and espresso with anisette.
— L.B.
(4/1/2012)
Alexander 2009 Gaston-Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz (Galilee)
- Kosher
- $36
Fine but gripping tannins provide a solid structure and crushed velvet texture to this wine, which is otherwise loaded with ripe dark cherry, plum and boysenberry fruit flavors. A streak of sweet hickory smoke infuses the nose and mouth, and the finish closes with a light dusting of cocoa powder flavor.
— L.B.
(4/1/2012)
Alexander 2010 Sandro Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Galilee)
- Kosher
- $24
This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot, 9% Mourvèdre and 4% Sauvignon Blanc is straightforward yet lush, with assertive oak-infused notes of plum, black raspberry and boysenberry. Spicy accents of vanilla bean and sweet smoke lend a rich impression to the close. Very drinkable now, with modest tannins and a plush texture.
— L.B.
(4/1/2013)
Alexander 2011 Liza Chardonnay (Galilee)
- Kosher
Underipe nectarine, lemon pith and a touch of freshly dried grass start off the bouquet of this Chardonnay. The medium-weight palate transitions into ripe flavors of melon and pear flesh that carry through to the slightly flabby finish.
— L.B.
(4/1/2013)
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