Alexander Smith

Stuhlmuller Vineyards

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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.
— 4 days ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

Incredible wine! So smooth and with a fantastic finish. Not sure I’d pay $250 for it though. — 2 months ago

Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Earthy nose with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, Indian spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, earth, dark chocolates, green vegetables and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, oak, dark chocolates, coffee, spices, earth, black tea, light green vegetables and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a young Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and complex, with a soft mouthfeel. Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux.

Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had a few different vintages of this wine and this vintage seems to be more approachable at this young age.

Delicious by itself, and paired beautifully with the beef brisket.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70.
— 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Always a (relatively) good value for Napa Cab.

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend

Blend of 76 percent Zinfandel with 16 percent Carignane, 6 percent Petit Syrah, 2 percent Alicante Bouschet. Blackberry, plum and some earthiness on the palate. February 2026. — 8 months ago

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Roth Estate

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Big bold Cabernet from Alexander Valley. Dark purple in color. Nice fingers. Earthy. Nice tannin structure. Black cherry and leather. Very nice. — a year ago

Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Barb and I first tasted this wine at the winery in a structured tasting, as the 2019 vintage on 31 March 2021 and it was very impressive. A couple of years later I bought 6 bottles of the 2021 and this is the 2nd of those 6. Made by the dream team of Michael Hill-Smith (Australia’s first MW), David LeMire MW plus winemakers Martin Shaw and Adam Wadewitz. Appley notes, noticeable funk. More detailed notes over the course of the next 4 bottles in the next few years. A class act from the Adelaide Hills. — 7 days ago

Jeroen, Anthony and 14 others liked this

Smith Madrone

Spring Mountain District Riesling 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2019 pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of bright tropical fruit, apple, petrol, white flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with zippy minerality. So tasty. Drink now through 2034. — a month ago

Somm, Jan and 2 others liked this

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

So solid. Had it at a steakhouse in Estes park. Great fruit and tannin and balance. — 2 months ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 2022

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.1

90% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Sémillon
5% Sauvignon Gris
— 3 months ago

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Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

After it opened up really enjoyed it with homemade pasta and red sauce! — 3 months ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Handsome #pessacléognan; 2nd wine from this famous producer. Took a good bit to open up. #bordeaux — 9 months ago

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

We had the battle of the Shiraz at our family gathering over Christmas. A Shiraz from South Australia and South Africa. Both 2016. This Shiraz, despite from the Adelaide Hills where I think it is a little cooler, was very rich, very bold and broad and a slight jammy note on the edge perhaps. People liked it, but all the votes when for the Shiraz of Cederberg from South Africa. Fun!!! — 9 months ago

Tammy de Weerd
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Alexander Valley Vineyards

Sin Zin Zinfandel 2021

Clear, medium ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of black plums, tobacco, and baking spices; on the palate, it's dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of blueberries, blackberries, white pepper, and crushed gravel with a long finish. This wine is intense and complex, but a little hot and slightly bitter. I think it needs to breath. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — 17 days ago

Nellie Bauman
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Seghesio Family Vineyards

Home Ranch Estate Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2023

Bought from winery 2/26 $52. Rich and smooth, long finish — 24 days ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Great improvement from the last btl. Unfortunately my last & not on the top of my list to replace. — a month ago

David, Dave and 4 others liked this

Lancaster Estate

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Excellent well balanced medium to full bodied wine. Great aroma. Dark berry flavor. — 3 months ago

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Really nice cab- drinking really well right now! — 4 months ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

So underrated and punching way above its weight class. Bit more delicate and pure than your high end Boudreaux. Perfect for seaside dinners. Great vintage too. — 9 months ago

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Sagee Aran

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I have 2 bottles from this vintage. Would you wait or open now?
Ericsson

Ericsson

Has potential for further aging but drinking great now.