Three vintages of our premium Cab blend!
In 1995 AVV founder, Hank Wetzel, created a premium Cab blend that was a tribute to the legacy of Cyrus Alexander and the special place we call home. We celebrate that wine with this limited edition 3 vintage vertical. Every bottle shares the history, tradition and excellence of Alexander Valley Vineyards.
Two bottles each vintage: 2017, 2016, 2015 packed in a wood case. Limited quantities available.
2017: Lush, expressive
Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 21%, Cabernet Franc 16%, Malbec 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
98 points & Five Stars - Beverage Dynamics / Cheers
95 points - Wine Enthusiast
92 points - James Suckling
Five Stars - Cheers
Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2016: Silky, balanced
Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 19%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Malbec 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
96 points & Double Gold Medal - Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge
93 points & Gold Medal - Beverage Testing Institute
90 points - Decanter World Wine Awards
Double Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal & Best in Show Red - Hilton Head Island International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal - North of the Gate Wine Competition
2015: Complex, structured
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 26%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 3%, Malbec 2%
94 points - London Wine Competition
93 points - Decanter World Wine Awards
92 points - Beverage Testing Institute
91 points - Wine & Spirits Magazine
