91-points James Suckling: Robust and generous, with aromas of black currants, blackberries, plums, cedar, dried herbs and cocoa. The palate is full-bodied with a broad, textural mouthfeel, firm tannins and balanced acidity. Plenty of dark fruit, with the freshness and structure typical of Alexander Valley. Drink or hold. Lot 53 2024 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the same producer and vineyard as the Lot 37 2023 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (which we just bottled and is fantastic). Here's the scoop: Sourced from an epic vineyard site at 1,300-1,500 feet elevation in the mountains of newly formed Pocket Peak sub-AVA in Alexander Valley, Lot 53 is the rich, ripe counterpart to the ethereal and elegant lot 37. Whereas Lot 37 featured beautifully perfumed aromatics combined with an elegantly rendered-yet-robust mountain structure, Lot 54 is a ripe-yet-complex, plush-yet-powerful and decidedly delicious Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the warmer vintage while maintaining all the grace and beauty of Cabernet Sauvignon grown at altitude - the best of both worlds if you will. As previously mentioned, the producer is a small boutique operation and this is first run Cabernet produced at an ultra-high-end custom crush facility and raised in 50% new French oak cooperage. We purchased the entire 2024 bottling blend. Normally priced in the $60/bottle range, today it's your for just $169/case. Trust me folks, this is an absolute steal! Deep ruby core with purple rim in the glass. The boutique is immediate and ripe, almost boisterous, with chocolate covered cherries, plum, and white floral perfume all enveloped in the triumvirate aromas of high quality French oak...cedar, leather, cigar tobacco. Rich, ripe and juicy on entry with gobs of plush, big-grained tannins to carry all the ripe blackberry and cherry flavors beautifully integrated with plenty of chocolatey oak notes. If big, bold, rich Cabernet Sauvignon is your thing, this is a do not miss! 100% Alexander Valley Pocket Peak AVA95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Verdot50% new French oak14.5% alc.~125 cases to be produced
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