Situated at the gorgeous, natural transition of rugged, steep, oak studded hillside to the fertile, lower slopes of Western Alexander Valley, the quarter century old vineyard block on the estate yields mature, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon of magnificence and harmony.
Vinification Our 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon thoughtfully blended and accentuated with 5% Petit Verdot and1% Merlot.
Vinification techniques are intended to merely capture the essence of the vineyards minimal, gentle and timely inputs best capture this wild landscape and give our wines a true sense of place. Aged in 100% French Oak barrels with 33% being New Medium and Medium Plus toasted barrels to provide richness, layers of flavors and texture.The remaining 67% are second and third fill French Oak barrels providing preservation and respect of the fruit notes and sweet, subtle tactile nuances. 24 months of oak aging provides the necessary interaction between wine and oak to round out and soften the mouthfeel while adding generosity and refinement to the palate.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Our Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2021 vintage displays energetic aromas of black cherry, violets, bramble and earth. The palate is rich with fresh picked blackberry and blueberry while savory, spice elements of sage, black tea, tobacco and cocoa round out the finish. Most reflective of our volcanic soil and sloped aspect are the layers of fine grained tannin showing a great interplay of finesse, density and tension. Our Blue Rock Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant and impressive when enjoyed young, yet will gain polish and charm with up to a decade of aging.
Food Affinities
This one is a slam dunk for all your red meat favorites - filets, short ribs, T-bones - grilled or broiled, with salt, pepper and olive oil, or topped with herbed red wine reduction sauces. Aged cheddar and most other hard cheeses will play along nicely as well. The balance on this wine makes it an easy pairing with all of your fall and winter favorites.
Ageability
Surprisingly approachable already, this Cabernet will nonetheless age effortlessly for another 10-15 years or longer when properly cellared.
