Since the 1950s, Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley has produced world-class Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to its gravelly soils and high daytime temperatures which fully ripen the grapes. The Owl Ridge 2013 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of the region. Almost floral aromas of cassis, candied fruit and pine abound with a hint of chicory.
The 2013 Owl Ridge Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays rich cacao flavors alongside pronounced layers of dark berries, Christmas spices, coffee and molasses on the palate. The intriguing finish features cranberry, leather and molasses. This Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking well now and gets better every time we taste it. Pair with chicken pasta Alfredo, baked ziti and Stilton cheese.
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.2%
Aging: French Oak Barrels
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Inky, plush, and cellar-worthy
The nose is an aromatic riot—a decadent mashup of blackberry, black cherry, and plum swirled with whimsical notes of red licorice, vanilla, and cocoa. A savory dust of spice, cedar, and a gentle kiss of oak adds a sophisticated edge to this fruit-forward powerhouse.
96 Points
Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, huckleberry, floral violet and savory spice. The palate is full and layered, with robust, age-worthy tannins and gorgeous flavors of dark berries, mocha and chocolate-covered cherries mingling with hints of graphite, fig and fine leather. Smooth tannins, firm structure and silky texture coat the palate on route to a long, generous finish.
90 Points
Rich and voluptuous with ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, layered with hints of lavender, fig compote, and exotic spice. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay cocoa, and a hint of espresso, creating both richness and intrigue. Vibrant acidity and silky tannins that contribute heft and length that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
95 Points
Lofty aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and plum mingle with hints of baking spices and a touch of violet. The palate reveals luscious flavors of ripe berries, complemented by notes of black pepper and a subtle earthiness. With well-integrated tannins and a long lingering finish.
94 Points
Deep red-purple with aromas of black currents, blackberry, plum, chocolate, earthy forest floor, licorice, graphite, and subtle floral notes of violet, spice and cracked pepper. The palate is full, structured and balanced with blackberry, currant, black cherry fruit with notes of earth, firm acid and silky tannins. Finishes big with blackberry fruit and peppery spice.
