Considering the Alexander Valley is one of California’s greatest sources for high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s quite stunning to find an outstanding Cab retailing for less than $30 a bottle. The Frei Brothers Reserve is a delicious example of Alexander Valley terroir, showing ripe blackberry fruit with notes of dried herbs and black olive, hints of spice and great persistence on the finish. This one falls into the category of Big Bang for the Buck.
Frei Brothers, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
By Robert Whitley