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2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The Winemaking
Winemaker’s Comments A wine with elegance, refinement and plenty of verve. Its perfume of blackberries and black cherries mingles with a backdrop of subtle oak notes. The palate has a velvety richness that coats the mouth in concentrated flavors of blackberries and cassis, laced with fine tannins from seamlessly integrated, new French oak. Enticing flavors of chocolate, violets and dark fruits linger on the long finish. Enjoy now or cellar through 2033. Decant for 45 minutes to elevate aromas and flavors.
The Vintage
In what seems to have become a trend in the past few years, 2014 was defined by another early growing season. After a moderate winter, the buds burst early and grew rapidly. Relatively warm, dry days prevailed in spring with only one cold spell, allowing the vineyards to bloom perfectly and set a beautiful, balanced crop. Extremely dry weather with very few heat spikes allowed the grapes to develop intense, dark fruit aromas and flavors. A vintage of great promise for collectors.
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More than 60 blocks from 13 vineyards were harvested at optimal maturity and only the top lots were selected for blending in historic, upright oak casks. The wine was then aged for 12 months in 94% French and 6% American oak, of which 45% was new French barrels, to balance the natural fruit tannins and create a lush, complex finish. This blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.7% Merlot, 5.8% Petit Verdot,1.2% Malbec and 0.3% Cabernet Franc matured in bottle for two years before release.
Food Pairing Suggestions The black fruits, velvety palate and tannin structure in 2014 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon allow it to be more versatile with food. Though a natural pairing for a flavorful steak, such as ribeye or filet mignon, this wine’s balance of fruit, tannin and acidity beautifully complement grilled or savory roasted dishes, such as herb-crusted lamb, pork belly or rosemary chicken. Its dark fruit flavors will also stand up to richer meals, such as veal tenderloin with a wine sauce, mushroom risotto or duck confit.
$56 (750mL bottle) |
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