A splurgeworthy Alexander Valley Cabernet, we review the Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon from Lloyd Cellars.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from vineyards 1,700 feet above the valley floor in Alexander Valley, California. The wine was aged 16 months in a combination of new and used French oak and then further bottle aged until release.
Sample submitted for review. The Lloyd Cellars Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon has an SRP of $30 and is available at that price.
From the winery:
2021 PRESCRIPTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ALEXANDER VALLEYDiscover the depth of our latest vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the rich, bold flavors of the Alexander Valley. This robust, award-winning wine features intense blackberry, cherry, and black currant notes, it offers a complex profile with a subtle hint of ripe green olive oil.
WINEMAKING: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon procured from the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains. This unique terroir imparts superior tannins, intense blackberry fruit, and remarkable complexity. Aged for 16 months in new and used French and American oak.
SENSORY: Rich and vibrant with notes of blackberry, cherry, and black currant, complimented by a subtle hint of ripe green olive oil. An exceptional choice for discerning palates, it stands out as a versatile and food-friendly wine.
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COMPOSITION: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
HARVEST DATES: Oct. 6, 2021
BOTTLING DATЕ: March 14, 2023
APPELLATION: Alexander Valley, Sonoma
FERMENTATION: Closed top
AGED: 16 mos in new and used French oak. Bottle aged until release.
MALOLACTIC: 100%
pH: 3.8
PRODUCTION: 1,000 cs14.8% Alcohol
Cork
The 2021 Lloyd Cellars Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a very attractive, cohesive aroma full of luscious blackberry and black cherry with touches of licorice, baking spice, black olives and more.
The wine tastes smooth with plenty of firm tannins throughout and features similar flavors to the nose with lots of delicious juicy fruit plus good structure and acidity. With great depth and drinkability, this is a really nice example of Cabernet.
It ends dry, juicy, grippy and long on the satisfying finish and it was even slightly better on day 2. We put this at the high end of our 9 Taste Rating at 92-93 points, making this a splurgeworthy choice!
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Review Summary
Lloyd Cellars Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon Review • Reverse Wine Snob
A splurgeworthy Alexander Valley Cabernet, we review the Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon from Lloyd Cellars.
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Pros
- Great depth and drinkability
- 92-93 points
Cons
- A bit pricey
- Can be hard to find
