2006 Swanson Cabernet Sauvignon Alexis

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 91.0 points

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  1/30/2018 - WestUAg Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Lots of life left here....a little so I would decant a few hours or wait a few more years but this seems to be built to last. Old world style with some solid dark fruit flavors going strong.

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  10/10/2015 - EdwardjK Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  Lacks intensity. Tasted like it was watered down.

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  8/9/2014 - wmccone54 wrote: 88 Points

  Short decant, and then poured into a large Riedel glass. I expected after two years the oak would have integrated more. Unfortunately, after close to 8 years, the oak is still very prevalent. Structured with blackberries, dark cherries, dark bitter chocolate, and some dry dusty earth. Really requires more time in the bottle or a very long decant. The liberal and somewhat excessive use of oak has really negatively impacted the enjoyment of this wine. Poor QPR.

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  3/9/2013 - andrewdl wrote:

  Pretty great.

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  9/2/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 90 Points

  Stereotypical Napa Cabernet: big, dark, and tons of primary fruit with a heavy dose of oak that's starting to turn to vanilla and cedar. Although very enjoyable, the 2007 Alexis was, I thought, smoother and more approachable. The wife really liked this, but I'm not sure this is worth $65 at retail. Recommend an hour to two hour decant. Starting to show hints of dark chocolate on the long finish. Goes well with a big juicy chargrilled steak. This will last in the cellar for another 8-10 years. I think it will improve given some time.

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