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Stuhlmuller Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Stuhlmuller Vineyards is located at the southern edge of the Alexander Valley, where it converges with two other highly regarded Sonoma County appellations, Chalk Hill and the Russian River Valley. A great new small-production discovery for us, we highly recommend this Cabernet. 91 Points Wine Spectator: "Firm, concentrated and well-balanced, offering dense, chewy cedary currant, anise, spice and nutmeg notes that are full-bodied and tannic, with touches of herb and spice." Boasting the traditional and beautiful elements of a great Alexander Valley Cabernet, the Stuhlmuller Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of deep, black cherries, currants and sage. On the palate, age-worthy tannins add structure and definition to the rich, dark berry flavors with a balanced natural acidity providing length and freshness. This Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%) and Petit Verdot (6%) grapes grown on seven different vineyard blocks throughout our 150-acre estate. Seven individual fermentations were done, using a mix of open-top tanks and closed-top tanks where the must was pumped over. The wine was racked to 40% new French oak barrels, and each lot was fermented and aged separately for 10 months before blending, and then barrel aged for a total of 18 months.
Ratings on Delectable
"Odedi" 
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose with red and black fruits, light wood, chocolates, light earth, herbs and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, milk chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and entertaining. Very true to the Terroir, and shows very much like an Alexander Valley Cabernet. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.3% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $45.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose with red and black fruits, light wood, chocolates, light earth, herbs and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, milk chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and entertaining. Very true to the Terroir, and shows very much like an Alexander Valley Cabernet. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.3% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $45.
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