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Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 Alexander's Crown 1.5L
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Winemaking Notes
The 2014 Alexander’s Crown exhibits flavors of black and red cherry, blackberries, dried herbs and violets. The wine is elegant, with a rich mouthfeel, soft tannins and a long lingering finish with a touch of mocha. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for enjoyment in 8 to 10 years.
Vineyard Notes
Established in 1971 and recognized as the first vineyard in Alexander Valley to produce a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander’s Crown vineyard is perched on a hill in the south of the Alexander Valley just west of Jimtown. Encompassing 63 acres, the
vineyard is in the first part of the valley to feel cool Pacific breezes each afternoon. We use only the fruit from Block 1, planted to Clone 4, the top 15 acres of well drained red volcanic soil to craft this wine, resulting in intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production Notes
2014 was a gift from Mother Nature to winegrowers in Sonoma County. Most of the rain for the growing season came late, in February and March, followed by a warm and dry spring. Bud break was early and the warm summer sun ripened the fruit without any complications through Harvest. The little bit of rain on September 17
fell just days after we finished picking Block 1 at Alexander’s Crown, well ahead of our average picking date for this vineyard. It turned out to be one of the warmest vintages in recent memory.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Acid
0.60g/100mL
pH
3.66
Aging
27 months in 100% French oak barrels, 56% new
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Advocate
91
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