With some Merlot and Cab Franc, this polished, high-altitude wine shows classic Alexander Valley mountain character. It’s soft and herbal, with a dill and thyme edge to the blackberry, cherry and red currant fruit flavors. Drinks beautifully now, with enough complexity for your best roasts.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
This is one that needs some age. It shows Alexander’s Valley’s dry, soft herbal quality, a dusty sweet thyme and sage note to the cherries that’s so opposite to Napa’s chocolatey opulence, but no less complex. Best now through 2010.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
Feels almost Porty, with a hot, harsh mouthfeel and flavors of dessicated grapes and grapeskin tannins dominating the blackberries and currants. Could age out, if you’re a gambler.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
This Cab-based Bordeaux blend is harsh and tannic, with baked berry and currant flavors. May be technically dry, but tastes sugary sweet.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)