- BrandCyrus
- Wine colorRed
But deciding which vineyards lots are the best was only the first step. Kevin also had to determine which Bordeaux varietals would best compliment the Cabernet Sauvignon that is the focal point for CYRUS and in what quantities. For the 2006, he blended in a sizeable amount of Cabernet Franc along with some Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Finally the wine was aged for a year in French and American oak. blended and then aged an additional year in French oak barrels.
The 2006 is a complex wine offering up flavors of blackberry and rich mocha.Taste this vintage of CYRUS and you'll quickly understand why it is a top award winning wine and was rated a 92 by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Grand Champion - Best of Show - 2011 Houston Rodeo Wine Competition
Appellation | Alexander Valley |
Grape Varietal | 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot |
Barrel Regimen | Aged for 24 months in French and American oak, 30% new |
Alcohol (by volume) | 14% |
pH | 3.62 |
Acid | 6.6 g/L |