"Simi 2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon follows up on its deep, dark garnet color with lifted, pretty aromas of clove, cinnamon, hints of cedar, mint chocolate, and toasty oak notes that beautifully frame dark fruit. Compelling flavors of cassis, blackberry, and plum along with black pepper, cedar, and clove keep this dark and somewhat brooding wine from being too serious. This medium-to full-bodied Alexander Valley Cabernet will bring out the best in roasted mushroom and wild nettle pesto pizza, or charcoal-grilled beef carpaccio with asiago-onion salad."

"Upon first taste, our Frei Brothers 2010 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon immediately exhibits aromas of dusty blackberry and lilting tones of mint. This wine displays the hallmarks of Alexander Valley through sagebrush and mocha flavors accompanied by an unmistakable mouthfeel density."