2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89 points

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  2/28/2024 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Great color. Berry and oak accented nose with a touch of green fruit. Somewhat astringent and raw entry with an undeveloped, almost chemical flavor — not in a negative way, but my impression is that this wine is perhaps TOO well made. That is, it lacks oxygenation during fermentation and development. I am a fan of Alexander Valley Vineyards because of their great Sangiovese Rosé, Gewürztraminer and the fact that they are still family owned, unlike so many historic California wineries. Plus, they have kept their prices reasonable, a benefit particularly for new wine drinkers. 42% Merlot, 40% Zinfandel, 18% mixed reds.

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  1/23/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Value $17 (grocery store) Sonoma field blend 2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Wetzel Family Estate (42% Merlot, 40 Zin, plus 4 other reds); mid garnet, viscous (14.0 alc.); red fruit, berry, brambles, wood nose; mid acids; mid+tannins; semi-long, tart, red fruit and wood finish. Easy sipping with anything. 16/90.

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  6/15/2023 - Jeff Gray Likes this wine:

  dark berry aroma, earthy/herb aroma; dark berry upfront, stronger acid and tannins in middle, sl mouthfeel, sl smoky at end

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