Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus 2020

95 points - The Tasting Panel
92 points - Wine Enthusiast
Double Gold Medal - San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 2025 International Wine Competition
Gold Medal - Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine

The 2020 has dark purple/red color and layered aromas of cassis, black cherry, black plum, cedar, dark chocolate, and hints of toasty oak and vanilla. This is a silky wine with flavors of cassis, dark chocolate, dark fruits, black cherry, barrel spice and cardamom. The 2016 CYRUS has smooth texture, excellent balance and a long structured finish. As this wine sits in the glass it just keeps building on itself, hinting at the complexity that will occur with additional cellar aging.