Frei Brothers Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2021); Wine Enthusiast 89 (reviewed Mar 1, 2025); Frei Brothers site notes: 93 pts (V19, James Suckling), 92 pts (V20, James Suckling), 90 pts (V18, Wine Spectator); Wine Spectator Top 10 Value of 2021

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackberry, black cherry and plum with cassis, cedar, cigar tobacco, cocoa and black pepper. Medium‑full body, fine‑grained tannins and a long, savory finish with balanced fruit and savory spice.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu/soy‑glazed pork, hoisin duck, Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed/crushed, fermented in temperature‑controlled stainless steel, malolactic fermentation, aged ~12–16 months in a mix of French and American oak, lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers traces to 1890 in Sonoma County; brand is owned/produced within the E.&J. Gallo family portfolio, sourcing Alexander Valley fruit and emphasizing sustainable farming and long‑standing grower relationships.