2018 Francis Ford Coppola 'Archimedes' Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
$118.95
Dark and dramatic in color, the 2018 Archimedes presents robust aromatic impressions of toffee and dark roasted coffee. Rich, smooth tannins complement a full array of flavors, including char, tobacco, licorice, clove, cassis, caramel, and intense, juicy plum notes – each contributing to the complexity of a stunning and sophisticated vintage.
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker:
Corey Beck
Vintage:
2018
Aging:
20 months
Oak Treatment:
100% French oak, 50% new
Appellation:
Sonoma
Sub-Appellation:
Alexander Valley
Vineyard:
Archimedes Vineyard (Pine Mt. Cloverdale Peak sub AVA), Newman Vineyard, Gird Creek Vineyard
Total Varietal Composition %:
80% Cabernet Sauv, 7% Petite Verdot, 7% Cab Franc, 6 % Malbec
Alcohol %:
14.9%
Score Wine Advocate:
91
SKU #:
1053749
Size:
750 ml Bottle
Wine Advocate
Opaque ruby-purple, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Archimedes opens with wafts of menthol and rich cassis, with pure touches of pencil shavings, tobacco leaves and exotic spices on the nose. The full-bodied palate is firm and grainy with bold, dark fruits and a mineral-laced finish.