Today's Wine Review
2023 Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley"
Winery: Crossbarn
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Alexander Valley"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Alexander Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $45
Cases produced: 7,480
KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)
Review date: March 8, 2026
Wine Review: This midnight black colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Crossbarn opens with a pencil shaving and boysenberry bouquet with hints of chocolate, cassis, and a touch of strawberry. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and a bit savory. The flavor profile is a graphite and boysenberry blend with notes of cola, black pepper, and oak. We also detected hints of black tea and blueberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate dusty tannins have nice length. We would pair this Cab with grilled hanger steak or with grilled steak frites. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Deep garnet with trace of ruby red along its rim, this debut release offers savory aromas of Santa Rosa red plum and boysenberry intertwined with spiced notes of cigar box, cedar, and sage. Black cherry and dried red fruits are lifted by a hint of crunchy sea salt salinity on the palate. Ultra fine-grained tannins supported by mineral driven acidity carry the wine expansively through the midpalate, lending tension through the long, elegant finish.
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