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Legacy 2006 Red (Alexander Valley)

Price $75

Hard to exaggerate the beauty of this mountain-grown wine, which is based on Cabernet Sauvignon but contains the other four classic Bordeaux varieties. Although it’s very tannic, those tannins are remarkably soft. Nearly all-new oak provides a framework of smoky caramel, delicious enough, but just an accompaniment to the blackberries, black currants, cherries and… — S.H. (9/1/2010)

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Legacy 2005 Red (Alexander Valley)

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Price $75

Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this Bordeaux blend is very fine, but young. It needs time to allow the aggressive tannins to resolve and for the blackberry, black currant and herb flavors to emerge. New oak adds a sweet smokiness that will become an integral part of the final wine. — S.H. (12/31/2009)

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Legacy 2004 Red Wine (Alexander Valley)

Price $70

This Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend is from Jess Jackson-owned vineyards high above Alexander Valley. Made solidly in the modern style, it’s very ripe, very soft, and extraordinarily rich in chocolate-infused cassis, cherry, date and violet flavors that are liberally treated with new oak. It’s a delicious, seductive wine that should ride out the next 8 years with ease. — S.H. (10/1/2008)

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Bordeaux-style Red Blend

2009 Cobblestone Cobblestone Vineyard Reserve

An impressive Cabernet, rich and dense in fruit and oak, with tremendous…

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