Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (750Ml)

Decoy Limited Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Duckhorn Portfolio. Limited is the top tier of the Decoy range. The grapes come from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California, including Decoy's own estate vineyards. The wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small share of Merlot.

The blend and oak shift a little each year. The 2022 vintage is 90% Cabernet and 10% Merlot, at 14.5% alcohol. It spent 15 months in French oak, and 40% of those barrels were new. Check your bottle so you know which vintage you have.

Decoy's winemaker notes start with dark fruit, ripe blueberry and violet. Sweet blackberry and a light hint of cardamom and clove follow. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied, with soft tannins. Juicy boysenberry and blackberry carry right through. The finish is long and ripe.

Critics like this wine a lot. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 94 points. VinePair scored the 2022 at 92 points. James Suckling rated the 2023 at 93 points.

Open it a little before dinner and serve it just under room temperature. It loves grilled steak, roast lamb and hearty pasta. Sharp, aged cheeses work well too. If you enjoy bold Sonoma reds that drink well young, you will be glad you picked this one.

Decoy Limited Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Duckhorn Portfolio. Limited is the top tier of the Decoy range. The grapes come from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California, including Decoy's own estate vineyards. The wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small share of Merlot.

The blend and oak shift a little each year. The 2022 vintage is 90% Cabernet and 10% Merlot, at 14.5% alcohol. It spent 15 months in French oak, and 40% of those barrels were new. Check your bottle so you know which vintage you have.

Decoy's winemaker notes start with dark fruit, ripe blueberry and violet. Sweet blackberry and a light hint of cardamom and clove follow. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied, with soft tannins. Juicy boysenberry and blackberry carry right through. The finish is long and ripe.

Critics like this wine a lot. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 94 points. VinePair scored the 2022 at 92 points. James Suckling rated the 2023 at 93 points.

Open it a little before dinner and serve it just under room temperature. It loves grilled steak, roast lamb and hearty pasta. Sharp, aged cheeses work well too. If you enjoy bold Sonoma reds that drink well young, you will be glad you picked this one.