Alexander Valley Vineyard wines
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:15 pmThey are known for the ubiquitous Sin Zin. Although the latter is not a shabby Zin by any means, this place makes several other noteworthy wines. We liked:
2009 Wine Club Reserve- a Cab Franc dominated Bordeaux blend, it was a delicious deal at $24
2008 Reserve Cab- well structured and polished, this is a classic AV Cab with cassis, mint, eucalyptus and some pepper notes.
2010 Estate Cab- another solid Cab but I preferred the Reserve over this.
2010 Estate Cab Franc- a 100% Cab Franc-restrained yet juicy and delicious.
2009 Redemption Zin- an unmistakably Dry Creek zin full of spice, raspberries and smooth tannins
2006 and 2007 Cyrus- their flagship Bordeaux blend. Berries, tobacco and cassis. The '06 was a shade more balanced and showed approachable tannins. Both were excellent wines.
-Shaji
2009 Wine Club Reserve- a Cab Franc dominated Bordeaux blend, it was a delicious deal at $24
2008 Reserve Cab- well structured and polished, this is a classic AV Cab with cassis, mint, eucalyptus and some pepper notes.
2010 Estate Cab- another solid Cab but I preferred the Reserve over this.
2010 Estate Cab Franc- a 100% Cab Franc-restrained yet juicy and delicious.
2009 Redemption Zin- an unmistakably Dry Creek zin full of spice, raspberries and smooth tannins
2006 and 2007 Cyrus- their flagship Bordeaux blend. Berries, tobacco and cassis. The '06 was a shade more balanced and showed approachable tannins. Both were excellent wines.
-Shaji