Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus, Sonoma County, USA

亞歷山大谷賽勒斯紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：14926

The 2015 Cyrus is a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot with a medium ruby color and rustic scents of tar, earth, chargrill, leather and strong oaky notes of vanilla bean and cedar. The palate is full-bodied, and although the tannins have softened from time in bottle, the fruit is somewhat tart. It finishes with a heavy oak flavor. 2,729 cases produced.

The 2014 Cyrus is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby, it opens with tons of chocolate-cherry aromas accented by graphite, old leather, dried herbs, cedar, bay leaf, soil and cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, it's hinting at tertiary character, the fruits beginning to transform, with firm, chewy tannins and a long, refreshing finish. 2,807 cases produced.

A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2013 Cyrus is deep garnet in color with a hint of purple. The nose gives up slowly evolving notions of baked blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, dried mulberry and plum pudding with nuances of Chinese five spice, tapenade and charcuterie plus a waft of cigar box. Full-bodied with a lively backbone and chewy frame, it delivers maturing black fruits and a long, spicy finish. 2,000 cases produced.

A blend of predominately Cabernet Sauvignon (76%) and Merlot (12%) with some Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, the 2012 Cyrus has a deep garnet color and slowly evolving nose of crème de cassis, plum preserves and cedar box with hints of underbrush, pencil lead, cloves and charcoal, plus a waft of bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate delivers tons of muscular fruit with a firm frame of grainy tannins and lively acid, finishing long with plenty of berry preserves, herb and earth layers.

The 2010 Cyrus is a proprietary blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec. It reveals more new oak than the other wines along with a slight herbaceousness, medium-bodied flavors and a green, herbal character in both the bouquet and flavor profiles. It is well-made, but is not as interesting as most other wines I tasted. It should drink well for 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-7209