2017 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus [WE95][JS92]
2017 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus [WE95][JS92]
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Producer: Alexander Valley Vineyards
Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Year: 2017
Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points
"Here is a big, bold wine that's comfortable in its own skin. It draws from a deep well of dark berries, well-integrated oak spices and accents of tobacco and singed herbs for great breadth and complexity. While full bodied and rather tannic, those tannins are silky and the wine feels relaxed as you sip. Best through 2030. *Cellar Selection*"
James Suckling, 92 Points
"Rich cassis, blackberries, sandalwood and chili chocolate on the nose followed by a smoothly rendered palate with juicy and supple fruit. Tight and fine-grained, with a lengthy, fruit-expressive finish. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot, 16% cabernet franc, 3% petit verdot and 2% malbec."
Winemaker Notes:
"The rich dark purple color only hints at the intense, layered aromas in the glass. Scents of cassis, black cherry, boysenberry, cedar, dark chocolate, along with notes of toasty oak and vanilla are indicative of the concentration of this blend. While lush, the 2017 has incredible structure and balance with dark fruit flavors of cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, barrel spice and cardamom. As this wine sits in the glass it just keeps building on itself, hinting at the complexity that will occur with additional cellar aging."
Alcohol: 14.5%
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