Alexander Valley Vineyards
Alexander School Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Old Vine Zinfandel is all about complexity and nuance, each sip shares the story of the vine. Winemaker Kevin Hall selected Alexander Valley Zinfandel from a single 55-year-old vineyard near the winery for this small production wine. The giant, gnarly old vines are head trained and spur pruned, yielding small clusters with fewer grapes per vine. One look at these vines and you know this wine is a true representation of “old vine” Zinfandel.
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Cabernet Sauvignon:100%
Tech Info
Alcohol:14.5%*
Total Acidity:6.6 g/l*
Residual Sugar:0.13 g/l*
*Technical Data
May Vary With Vintage
Availability
Size(s):750ml
Pack(s):750ml 6pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:
Origin:Single lot from estate vineyards, Alexander Valley, California
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Dark fruit aromas of cassis, black cheery, black plum, oak and vanilla.
Taste:Opulent with rich texture, balanced acidity, silky, smooth tannins. Layered dark fruits and a chocolate note.
Food Pairing:Beef, lamb and duck are always a perfect pairing. Try it with pork osso bucco for a decadent meal.
Winemaking
After harvest the lot was de-stemmed, fermented, then aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 36 months to accentuate the complexity and firm tannins.