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2018 Edge Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1529254 93 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark A firm, polished red with plenty of currant and berry aromas, as well as hints of bark and mushroom, following through to a full body with round, juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. It’s refined and flavorful with lots of fruit on the finish. Inner quote mark (11/2020)

92 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fabulous entry-level offering from Ray Signorello. Lush and generous, the 2018 offers up an exciting melange of blackberry, plum, gravel, spice and mocha. The Edge, from vineyards in Alexander Valley, offers tons of quality for the money. It is one of the very finest values readers will find in California Cabernet. (AG) Inner quote mark (1/2021)

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2018 Edge Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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By: Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 7/20/2021 | Send Email

Long before I was the Domestic Buyer at K&L, the Edge Cabernet was one of my favorite "Staff Picks" on the sales floor. For years, this wine has consistently over-delivered and has been a go-to recommendation for folks seeking an everyday drinker that doesn't break the bank, or a crowd pleaser for parties. Thanks to a near perfect vintage in 2018, this is the best Edge release yet. Sourced from some of the most famous vineyards in Alexander Valley (I'll let you consider what those might be...), this wine delivers powerful, densely fruited Cabernet with blackberry, ripe plum, hints of mocha, exotic oak spice, and scorched earth. The fruit is plush and polished, but a solid core of grippy varietal tannin gives nice backbone and definition to the finish. There's lots of real Cabernet varietal character here that is not often found in wines of this price point. It's a classy bottle of wine that's very hard to beat at this price.

Top Value! Drink from 2021 to 2030

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Alexander Valley/Russian River

- Among Sonoma County's northernmost appellations, the Alexander Valley AVA acts as a gateway to neighboring Napa to the east and Mendocino to the north. It is a sprawling appellation, with pockets of distinct microclimates and soils, and as such, is home to a variety of wine grapes and styles. Nearly everything grows in the Alexander Valley, though Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the most widely planted grapes. The Russian River Valley lies to the south of Alexander Valley, and is marked by much cooler temperatures and frequently heavy fog. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown here are some of the state's finest and most sought-after. Aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer and Riesling can also be successful, and sparkling wine production has a long history in the area.