The
Calamity 05 Alexander Valley was grown on mature 30 year old vines that produce
classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors and aromas of cassis, cedar and sweet red
fruits. The difference with this 05 to last year’s offering is that this
wine is brooding, chunky and is one that will be able to age. Flavors of deep
red and black fruits on the palate combine with vanilla from the oak barrels
and hints of cedar forming a long and tasty finish. The 05 Alex has excellent
structure, depth and concentration. Although a less seductive wine than last
year’s, it is a huge mouth-full of wine and one that begs for a nice
grilled piece of beef or lamb chop.
Cedar,
vanilla and coconut macaroon aromas dominate, accented by plum and wild berry
flavors ripe, cherry, raspberry and cassis flavor with a nice touch of
earthiness, very good balance with a fleshy texture and a long, full, fruity
finish.
