Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.6% Merlot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.3% Petit Verdot and 0.1% Malbec. In early 2018, the final blend was transferred to American oak barrels from our cooperage, The Oak, where it aged for 24 months. Half the barrels for Alexander Valley vintage were new, providing a subtle, layered expression of bay leaf, coconut and vanilla. Blending before barrel aging allows blends to be based on the inherent qualities of their vineyard components before oak influence.