Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.5%)

An Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon bottled at 14.5% ABV. Frei Brothers traces its roots to 1890 in Sonoma County and is now under the ownership of E. & J. Gallo Winery. The estate draws on partnerships with some of Sonoma County's oldest winegrowing families. The winery has practised earth-friendly farming for over three decades, and the Alexander Valley appellation provides warm days and cool nights. The nose opens with concentrated cassis and crushed blackberry, followed by Bing cherry and plum skin. The palate is glossy and fruit-forward with blackberry and dark cherry, with cedar, bitter cocoa and cigar tobacco. The finish carries dark fruit and cedar with black pepper.