Friday, May 15, 2009

w.h. wednesday part 5

Hank Wetzel and Alexander Valley Vineyards

2007 Alexander Estate Chardonnay ..straw, a toasty oak..not a lot of ml on the tongue ...

2007 Alexander Dry Rose of Sangiovese.. light rusty pink..light fruits quick dry finish.

2007 Alexander SinZin oaky nose, and dark berry and a little heat

2006 Alexander Temptation Zin = light a touch briary but overall pretty quick finish.

2006 Alexander Merlot dark color in the glass..sweet fruit tobacco on the finish..

2006 Alexander Cabernet best of the bunch.. nice grip and fun finish...

2004 Cyrus..named for Cyrus Alexander for whom the valley was named. lots of purple color, oaky, sweet vanilla..very supple tannins with a good long finish.

2005 Alexander School house Top of the Crop dark purple, juicy and tannic.. lots of lead and cedar...a little heavy for me

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