Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
California, Usa
$23.95 (38075)
Critic Reviews (2)
This is a well-priced, generously proportioned, regionally representative Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,...
The Frei Brothers were dominant growers in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. Gallo now farms the massive vineyard site. This...
Community Reviews (1)
Medium+ ruby to garnet in colour with a medium+ intense nose.
This smooth & velvety wine shows multiple layers of flavours that are usually found in California Cabs priced over $40
Positives: This complex wine features cedar, black currants, mulberry, anise, cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, turmeric, pencil shavings, cinnamon, cloves, arugula, oregano & leather. Full body with medium+ tannins, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: There’s some heat from the 14.2% alcohol
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or and pair it with grilled rib-eye steak.
Tasted: 5 July 2014
Best Buy & Top Pick
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 9.5/10, Total: 19/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
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