2017 Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 3 pk

Cabernet Sauvignon - 2.25L
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REVIEWS

JD 98 WA 97 JS 94
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, January 2020

The flagship is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni, a blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot that spent 21 months in 77% new French oak barrels. More crème de cassis, toasted bread, graphite...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2019

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate was picked September 25 to October 2 and was fermented in oak, concrete, stainless and puncheon. It contains 3% Petit Verdot and was aged in 77% new French oak. Very deep garnet-purple...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2020

A beautiful, rich red with blackberry and blueberry character. Full-bodied, dense and silky with lots of tar and wet earth to the intense fruit. Pulls back at the end of the palate. Drink or hold.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2017
Size 2.25L
Percent alcohol 15.3%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine from the Napa region of California's North Coast. Produced by Alejandro Bulgheroni, this red wine exhibits the classic hallmarks of a high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, augmented by a small addition of Petit Verdot. With an alcohol content of 15.3%, the wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, fermented in a mix of oak, concrete, stainless steel, and puncheon, and aged for 21 months in 77% new French oak barrels.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 97, highlighting its "very deep garnet-purple color" and its complex bouquet, which "sings effortlessly of warm black and red currants, blackberry coulis and charcuterie." The review also notes additional layers of "black olives, chocolate box, menthol and fragrant earth," with subtle touches of "cigar box and truffles." The palate is described as "full-bodied" with "wonderful richness and depth," featuring "firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and fantastic poise," and concluding with a "very long and very classy" finish. Reviewer LPB emphasizes the limited production, noting that only 67 cases were made, underscoring the wine's exclusivity.

James Suckling also provided a favorable review, scoring the wine 94 points. He described it as a "beautiful, rich red with blackberry and blueberry character," and noted its "full-bodied, dense and silky" texture. Suckling remarked on the wine's "lots of tar and wet earth" that complement the intense fruit, and appreciated its ability to "pull back at the end of the palate," suggesting it can be enjoyed now or held for future drinking.

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine an exceptional score of 98, calling it the "flagship" of the Alejandro Bulgheroni portfolio. His review praised the "full-bodied richness and power" of the wine, coupled with a "weightless, elegant texture" and "rocking tannins." Dunnuck noted flavors of "crème de cassis, toasted bread, graphite, chocolate, incense, and tobacco," and lauded the "brilliant" tannin quality, balance, and a "finish that won't quit." He recommends giving the wine 3-4 years to develop further, although it can be enjoyed immediately, and predicts it will continue to impress over the next 25 years or more.

In summary, the 2017 Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of remarkable depth, complexity, and aging potential, highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional balance and rich, layered flavors.