Alexander Valley Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Cyrus 2017

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Alexander Valley Vineyards

Fanciful Name: Cyrus

Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend

Vintage: 2017

Country of Origin: United States

Appellation: Alexander Valley

Retail Price: $75.00

Tasting Notes: 5 classic varietals for a Bordeaux blend are selected form 9 of their best estate lots. Each lot was fermented and aged separately for 12 months, then aged an additional 12 months after the blending process in French oak. The result is a beguiling puzzle that pulls you in all the right directions…unctuous, complex, rich and balanced…all perfectly done and in complete harmony. Flavors of dark chocolate, black fruits compliment the rich oak and vanilla notes. Saved this for a petite filet dinner, with garlic machers and cream spinach…who needs dessert!

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FIVE STARS
*****
92-100
A Top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship.

FOUR STARS
****
86-91
A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

THREE STARS
***
80-85
An above-average wine, at a reasonable price point, which many customers enjoy.

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Alexander Valley Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Cyrus 2017