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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Drink 2015, Robert Parker, Jan 2000

The dark ruby-colored 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley exhibits a pronounced smoky, espresso bean, and kirsch-scented nose. Round, dense, rich, full-bodied, and open-knit, its low acid flavors are undeniably appealing. Black olives make an appearance in the wine's aromatics as it sits in the glass. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. Tel. (800) 273-8809; Fax (707) 944-2817

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

More reviews and scores

88.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good deep red-ruby. Ripe aromas of cherry, dark chocolate, tar and mint. Less dense than the '97 but shows the baby fat of the vintage. But doesn't have quite as much flavor development as the '97. Finishes with good length and slightly green tannins.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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