Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Red (Alexander Valley)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec

País

United States

Região

Alexander Valley · Sonoma

Denominação

Alexander Valley

Corpo

full

Acidez

medium

Tanino

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201290 pts

  This blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon with 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. Bright and mellow on the palate, it shows black raspberry, cola and brown sugar flavors offset by earthy undertones. The oak is integrated and supportive.

• 201092 pts

  Cyrus is the winery's highest expression of Cabernet. This 2010 shows the softness and slight herbaceousness of Alexander Valley, but it's rich and delicious in blackberries, cherries, currants and sandalwood. Blended from all five classic Bordeaux varieties, it holds subtle com…

• 200987 pts

  Tastes more acidic and brittle than past Cyruses. The flavors veer toward sour cherry and blackberry candies, with hints of blueberries, plums and fresh herbs. Not showing well now, but could be an ager. Try after 2017.

• 200587 pts

  Soft, herbal and very fruity, with ripe blackberry, cherry and black raspberry flavors. The herbs show up as a background note of sage and dill. Polished and dry, with earthy tannins, and best now–2011.