Alexander Valley Cabernets trend to taste sumptuous, with supple tannins and round, lush textures. They invariably carry a hint of sweetness, so provide unabashed pleasure more than intellectual sophistication. All that is true of this wine, but it surprises with unexpected seriousness and depth, making it a wine for many a different moment. You don’t need to ponder it, but you can. And there’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy it.
Kendall-Jackson, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
By Paul Lukacs