Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus 2009

"Cyrus Alexander was a 19th century adventurer, rancher, gold miner, community leader and since 1995, the namesake of CYRUS, our benchmark red wine.
Winemaker Kevin Hall selects the most distinctive lots of our estate Bordeaux grapes for CYRUS. Overall 2009 was a cooler vintage with fewer heat spikes than in past years, so the acidity of this vintage is slightly higher than prior releases. The growing season allowed for uniform ripening in the Alexander Valley which led to wines with good structure, balance and complexity.

Each lot is barrel aged separately for 12-14 months, then we blend to showcase the vintage. The 2009 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with exceptional concentration & lush texture; Merlot with concentration & structure; Cabernet Franc with finesse & depth; Petit Verdot for vivid color & richness and Malbec for deep color & depth.

The completed blend was then barrel aged for an additional 12 months in 100% French oak, allowing the components to meld and giving the wine seamless texture and rich complexity."
Wine notes from the winery

2009: 91 Points -Wine Advocate

Expert Review

91 Points -Wine Advocate

Food Pairings

This is a big structured wine that would work perfectly with a pepper-crusted grilled beef tenderloin or even a intensely flavored cheese like an aged New York Cheddar.