Usually we do the post in the order we open the bottles. However, due to scheduling issues I got the Bastille Day post out before this one. We actually opened up the bottle of Alexander Valley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon on Monday, but are just now getting to the posting of it.
The Alexander Valley Cab is a lot like the Franciscan Cab, always good and easy to find. You can't go wrong with this particular wine. We first tried the Alexander Valley Cabs when my dad had a couple left over bottles after delivering them to his customers one Christmas many years ago. At the time this was one of the best wines we'd tried, and a bit out of our comfort zone for purchasing. Time's gone by and the Alexander Valley
The 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a great and approachable California Cab. It has a subtle fruity nose with overtones of cherry, cassis, and plum. The same flavors mingle on the palate with hints of chocolate. Easy tannins round out this well balanced wine, and a mellow aftertaste lingers without any hint of dryness or bitterness. This is definitely a mellow Cab, and one that should be enjoyed slowly with good company.
We opened this bottle to go with a mix of sirloin and pork chops. It handled both meats superbly due to its lighter and mellower character. It also paired nicely with cheddar, manchego, a hard chèvre cheese, and olives. Of course you can drink this one all on its own as well.
If you're in doubt about what to get for a dinner or a house warming gift, you can't go wrong with this wine. You can find it just about anywhere from H.E.B. to your local liquor store. In my opinion it is not quite as good as the Franciscan, but its really close. It's also a lot lighter. So if you're looking for a good Cab that's slightly lighter but packs in all the Cab flavor, look no further. The Alexander Valley Cab runs about $20 at your local stores here in the Valley. You can find more information on Alexander Valley Vineyard's wines at: http://avvwine.com/
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