Decoy Limited Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Decoy Limited Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a highly polished, expressive, and deeply concentrated red wine that represents the pinnacle of the Decoy portfolio. Sourced from premier estate properties and acclaimed vineyards in the sun-drenched Alexander Valley—Sonoma County's premier region for Bordeaux varietals—this vintage benefited from a cool, extended growing season that allowed for exceptional flavor development and elegant structure. Composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, the wine was meticulously aged for 15 months in 100% French oak barrels (40% new, 60% neutral). In the glass, it displays a deep ruby-purple core with bright clarity. The highly aromatic nose opens with striking scents of ripe blueberry, sweet blackberry, and dark plum, beautifully layered with nuanced undertones of violet, cardamom, clove spice, and a subtle touch of milk chocolate. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich, and structured, displaying an engaging fluid coherence where a juicy core of boysenberry and dark forest fruits is effortlessly framed by soft, silky, fine-grained tannins and an enlivening spine of natural acidity. It concludes with a long, plush finish marked by a lingering trace of dark fruit, savory herbs, and refined wood oak.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with rosemary-infused grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, gourmet blue cheese burgers, or mature extra-sharp white cheddar cheese.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This ripe Cabernet delivers focused aromas of blackberry, balsamic, black pepper, and cinnamon on the nose. The palate possesses tannic grip, juicy acid, and flavors of cassis, blueberry, plum, and chopped herb mélange through the finish.