Visualize earthy black cherry, blackberry and serious complexity. In the mouth, there is a gripping red fruit spectrum, black cherry again, perhaps a Burgundy earthy/leather complexity.

This spectacular Pinot Noir may be one of the best bargains from California. The Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir would pair nicely with veal in a piquant sauce or with venison (or other wild game).
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This Chardonnay exhibits ripe melon, mineral/limestone and lime/citrus in the nose. The sip presents a wine with restraint, though there is citrus marmalade and toffee. The Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay is bright, complex and beautifully balanced.
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This is a winery that has earned fame for the production of Cabernet. Their nearby neighbor is Silver Oak, the impossible to find and expensive Cabernet Sauvignon. The good news is that due to increased production, the Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is very much an equal that is much easier to find.
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