Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009

After my tasting this weekend I had the opportunity to taste one of the other wines being poured by a distributor.   If you enjoy Cabernet and an old world style wine, then this is for you.

Alexander Valley Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ($17) is from Sonoma County, California.  It is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, made in the old world style. The nose and flavor is earthy with a bit of the old world barnyard.  Integrated tannins and nicely balanced.  Enjoyable.  

Winemaker's Notes:  On the nose you will find aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis, cocoa and some earthy notes In the glass there are flavors of black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and slight eucalyptus. The 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most elegant cabs I have produced in recent years.