Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Gravel Bed

This has aged very nicely

Excellent

Strong floral bouquet. Raspberry, cherry and cedar on the palate. Full of flavor. Nicely structured but drinking very well right now. Has that roundness that typifies Sonoma wines but still plenty of layers of flavor. One of the best wines I have tasted from Sebastiani.

Clear, medium red color. Bright red fruit, raspberry, strawberry, some pepper, minerality and a bit of baking spice on the palate. This was a bit more fruit focused and less focused on the earthiness I generally expect with Alexander Valley Cabs. Medium tannins and a medium finish. Still, better than I expected.

Nice wine and very typical of Alexander Valley. Does not have the richness of a Napa cab, but quite nice. Some dried floral notes, blue/black fruit. Very spicy on the mid pallet. Long finish, great with beef.