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Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon(2002)

Dark ruby in color with glints of deep purple hues. Abundant aromas of black cherry, plum, and with spicy elements that include vanilla bean, black pepper and cedar. This 2002 vintage exudes classic character indicative of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It evokes a layered, balanced amalgam of blackberry, black olive, coffee, cedar and spice punctuated by subtle notes of cassis and chocolate. In the finish, the wine boasts sturdy yet resolved toasty oak tannins. Age-worthy and complex.
Wine.com
June 2007
The 2002 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark, ruby color with a purple rim and offers rich aromas of black plum, black cherry and vanilla bean on the nose. The 2002 offers hints of black olive and back notes of coffee, cedar and spice that leads into subtle notes of cassis and chocolate. This balanced wine offers a well-structured mouthfeel and soft resolved tannins that contribute to a long toasty oak finish. -Ed Killian, Winemaker
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Wine Skinny
December 2005
May 2008
Quite appealing, with rich black cherry and plum flavors laced with aromatic espresso, dark chocolate, tobacco and anise. Long supple finish that continues to evolve. Ready to drink now and over the next four or five years.
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Source: WinoWorld
Alexander Valley is one of Sonoma County's "best-kept secrets" for producing excellent Cabernet Sauvignon. Two key characteristics of the growing region nurture exceptional grape development. The Russian River, flowing through the heart of the valley, channels early evening breezes to cool the valley's warm afternoons and allow the grapes to retain balanced acidity. The gravelly soils of the terraces, benchlands and hillsides are a montage of alluvial materials from both sedimentary and volcanic sources that were deposited by the Russian River. This soil stresses read more...
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
Apr-06
86/100
April 2007
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