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The October 2016 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part II
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Estimate: $45
Lightly scuffed label. "Rising nearly 360 feet above the Alexander Valley floor just west of Jimtown, 'The Crown' is undeniably one of Sonoma County’s best-known Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. First released in 1974, Alexander’s Crown Cabernet Sauvignon became Sonoma County’s first single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Roughly 66 acres are planted, primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon (with just three acres of Merlot). Soils here are predominantly well-drained gravelly loam derived from river sediments and volcanic activity. In Block 1, found at the very pinnacle of the hill, the soils are deeply red and produce the most intensely flavored grapes. One of the first parts of the valley to feel ocean breezes in the afternoon, The Crown expresses Cabernet Sauvignon in a quite Bordeaux-like style, with ripe flavors centered on red fruit, generous round tannins and beautifully balanced acidity. 66 Acres | Established 1971" - RodneyStrong.com
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"After about 15 minutes, the wine came into its own. Aromatically, it emitted wafts of toasted walnut, roasted tomato and burnt rosemary around steady currant and red berry fruit, still lingering under the complex bouquet. In the mouth, it presented a veil of pepper and dried herbs around the lithe, refined core of fruit. It all lingered gently on the finish, balanced nicely with mouthwatering acidity. I gave it 92 points, non-blind, for its elegance over power. This was old-fashioned California Cabernet, and it came from a vintage that was controversial in its day."
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"After about 15 minutes, the wine came into its own. Aromatically, it emitted wafts of toasted walnut, roasted tomato and burnt rosemary around steady currant and red berry fruit, still lingering under the complex bouquet. In the mouth, it presented a veil of pepper and dried herbs around the lithe, refined core of fruit. It all lingered gently on the finish, balanced nicely with mouthwatering acidity. I gave it 92 points, non-blind, for its elegance over power. This was old-fashioned California Cabernet, and it came from a vintage that was controversial in its day."
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
The world's most planted premium red grape, yielding deeply colored, tannic and structured wines with cassis, cedar and graphite notes. Firm tannins and acidity make it exceptionally age-worthy, whether as a varietal or the backbone of a Bordeaux blend.