Alluvium is a Bordeaux blend dominated by merlot (74%) grown in the warm, alluvial soils of Knights Valley, located...

Seductive, polished, abundantly oaky aromas on the nose, with intriguing black pepper spice and plush dark fruit. The...

Sonoma's Knight's Valley alluvial soils (thick with volcanic deposits) are fully expressed in the intense minerality...

Deep ruby with a garnet tinge in colour and a medium to medium+ intense nose.

If you have the 2005 in a cellar, lucky you.

Positives: A complex wine featuring cedar, blackberry, dark cherry, Christmas cake, pumpkin pie, star anise, vanilla, cinnamon, white pepper, peppercorn, arugula, chocolate, & olive tapenade. Medium+ body with medium to medium+ tannins, good acidity a long length.

Negatives: I don’t have any more bottles left.

Drink now on its own and pair it with tenderloin steak. This still can cellar easily for another 5-7 years.

Tasted: 30 June 13

Top Pick

Score: 9.5+/10, Value: 9.5/10 Total: 19+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 5