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Landslide

2002 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The Simi Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon from the illustrious 2002 vintage beautifully showcases the hallmark characteristics of the Alexander Valley. This red wine is full-bodied, offering a generous mouthfeel that envelops the palate. With a high level of acidity, it delivers a bright and lively experience, perfectly balancing the flavors. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing enticing notes of dark berries, plum, and a hint of cherry that harmoniously intertwine with subtle layers of baking spices and oak. The tannins are notable, providing a firm structure that supports the wine's complexity, while the dryness adds a lovely crispness to the finish. Overall, this wine is a remarkable expression of its region, inviting you to savor its rich and bold character.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Alexander Valley

One of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County, Alexander Valley stretches from the banks of the Russian River into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grapes here, creating voluptuously full-bodied wines with distinct notes of cassis, roast plum and even chocolate. They are more fruit forward than the earthy reds of Napa. For white wines, Alexander Valley offers big and bold Chardonnay. These are often aged with oak for a buttery vanilla flavor, and those grown nearest the Russian River have a noticeable minerality. Other grapes that thrive in the valley's balmy climate are Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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