Let us introduce you to one of (if not THE) hottest new winery come out of Alexander Valley in the past decade!
The Setting's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the stunning old-vine vineyard of SJ Ranch at the top of Chalk Hill Road. Sitting directly next to Verite, in the most southeast corner of Alexander Valley, this cooler hillside site creates wines of balanced intensity. Chalky volcanic soils with little organic material and polished rocks make up the majority of the soil profile, with a gravel soil bed that weaves through half of the vineyard. This shift to gravel creates added stress in the vines resulting in enhanced concentration in the fruit.
Winemaker and co-proprietor Jesse Katz has spent over 19 harvests at several world-renowned wineries, such as Petrus, Screaming Eagle, Vina Cobos, and others. Yup... you read those right! Working at any of these illustrious wineries would be a crowning achievement for any winemaker, but Jesse has worked at all three... now that's impressive!
Our buyer tasted this Cabernet at a recent trade event, and he was absolutely floored with the intensity, quality, and balance of this wine. In fact, the critics think so too, as this wine recently earned 97 points from Wine Advocate! A previous vintage of this bottling was highly ranked on our own "top wine" list, and this 2021 bottling may eventually surpass it!
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 97 POINTS - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley was matured for 22 months in 80% new French oak. The nose features maraschino cherries, dark chocolate, aniseed, violet and a singular array of exotic spices. The medium-bodied palate is surprisingly light on its feet, with a frame of silky tannins and seamless acidity that highlights pretty floral and chocolaty tones on the finish. It has depth and complexity without weight and drinks beautifully straight from the bottle. 650 cases were made."
JEB DUNNUCK 95 POINTS - "Dark red/purple, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley spent 22 months in 80% new French oak and is more aromatic on the nose, with notes of pine sap, boysenberry, mint, sage, and cigar box. On the palate, ,it’s full-bodied and rounded with sweet tannins, and it has good, balanced lift, a rich, plush texture, and notes of mocha on the finish. Drink 2025-2037."
The Setting's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the stunning old-vine vineyard of SJ Ranch at the top of Chalk Hill Road. Sitting directly next to Verite, in the most southeast corner of Alexander Valley, this cooler hillside site creates wines of balanced intensity. Chalky volcanic soils with little organic material and polished rocks make up the majority of the soil profile, with a gravel soil bed that weaves through half of the vineyard. This shift to gravel creates added stress in the vines resulting in enhanced concentration in the fruit.
Winemaker and co-proprietor Jesse Katz has spent over 19 harvests at several world-renowned wineries, such as Petrus, Screaming Eagle, Vina Cobos, and others. Yup... you read those right! Working at any of these illustrious wineries would be a crowning achievement for any winemaker, but Jesse has worked at all three... now that's impressive!
Our buyer tasted this Cabernet at a recent trade event, and he was absolutely floored with the intensity, quality, and balance of this wine. In fact, the critics think so too, as this wine recently earned 97 points from Wine Advocate! A previous vintage of this bottling was highly ranked on our own "top wine" list, and this 2021 bottling may eventually surpass it!
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 97 POINTS - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley was matured for 22 months in 80% new French oak. The nose features maraschino cherries, dark chocolate, aniseed, violet and a singular array of exotic spices. The medium-bodied palate is surprisingly light on its feet, with a frame of silky tannins and seamless acidity that highlights pretty floral and chocolaty tones on the finish. It has depth and complexity without weight and drinks beautifully straight from the bottle. 650 cases were made."
JEB DUNNUCK 95 POINTS - "Dark red/purple, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley spent 22 months in 80% new French oak and is more aromatic on the nose, with notes of pine sap, boysenberry, mint, sage, and cigar box. On the palate, ,it’s full-bodied and rounded with sweet tannins, and it has good, balanced lift, a rich, plush texture, and notes of mocha on the finish. Drink 2025-2037."
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