Trione 2011 Block Twenty One Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Trione / Block Twenty One

This is a standout wine from the vintage, made from a selection of the Trione Cloverdale Ranch. Blended with smaller percentages of Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, it sings in robust red and black cherry and currant, as well as more luxurious waves of chocolate and vanilla. There’s a forwardness to the texture, making for a wine that’s both big and happy.