The wine is a deep, inky black at the center, with bright garnet along the edges, just as you'd expect from a nice California Cabernet. The nose presents jammy fruit aromas of blackberry, cherry and plum over hints of lavender and green cedar. The taste is classic Alexander Valley Cabernet, with a rush of jammy fruit, blueberry, blackberry and currant that transitions nicely to some earthy notes of smoke, tar and black pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are somewhat subdued, but still balanced to provide the frame for the long, smooth dry finish that lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a pleasant drinking Cabernet that was a good value as well. This wine would pair well with a variety of summer dishes given its Zin-like fruit character, from barbecue to burgers and brats. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled ribeye, with grilled garlic scapes (maybe the last of the season!), leeks and bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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