Alexander Valley Vineyards - Cyrus Alexander Valley 2020 (750ml) Bordeaux

Alexander Valley Vineyards - Cyrus Alexander Valley 2020 (750ml) BordeauxRNDC Winemakers Notes Expressive, aromatic, elegant and balanced. The 2020 growing season enjoyed near perfect growing conditions. The year began with unseasonably warm temperatures, and lower than normal rainfall, followed by weeks of steady daytime heat and cool evenings, allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. At harvest, the quality of the fruit was excellent with high acidity and intense flavors. After harvest each lot was fermented and cave aged

Brilliant garnet in color with a slight purple hue

with violet hues

followed by a warm spring

The other 50% is given a long

wet rocks and tart Anjou pears

Medium-bodied on the palate with balanced acidity

Youthful tannic finish with hints of clove and vanilla

Very fine deep crimson color

Santa Margarita Ranch

Plenty of bright red fruit and very obviously Pinot Noir

driven by an intense minerality

The vanilla aromatics carry through on the palate and complement subtle flavors of chocolate and a cedar spice