My first wine review!

 

Sleep is an elusive dragon - especially when I was so excited to write this that I even dreamt about wine (mostly moving boxes - typical wine shop stress dream). 

So brought to you by coffee, insomnia and good old fashioned excitement...

Kenwood Six Ridges Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012

Producer: Kenwood Vineyards

Region: Alexander Valley 

Grapes: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot

Alcohol: 14.5%

On The Nose: Vanilla, Baking Spices, Oak, Crushed Raspberries, Cassis

Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Dark Cherry, Blackcurrant, Cinnamon, Smoke and Leather. Medium Plus Tannin and Medium Plus/High Alcohol

Thoughts: It is wonderful to drink wine from a place you have been. I was able to visit Kenwood this Summer with friends and I really enjoyed myself. Their staff and wines are great, This wine needs some time to breathe. Off the bat - it was tannin and oak city but after letting it open up - the fruit and the terroir emerge from the glass. However - the overwhelming nature of the oak made it hard to really enjoy the wine. 

What Does Alexander Valley Taste Like? 

The Alexander Valley is in NE Sonoma County. Alexander Valley Reds are known for their ripeness and richness. With 2012 being a drought year - this ripe to bursting flavor is big in this big wine. Alexander Valley's taste profile shine through in the smokey and leathery notes in this wine. 

Pairing: This wine would work perfectly with brisket, Texas BBQ, and burgers or steaks on the grill. 

Rating: 3/5 

Check out more here for more information on the wine and Kenwood Vineyards. 

Thanks for Reading! Have you tried this wine - or any other Alexander Valley Cab?