with a smooth medium-length finish

finishing long and crisp with a distinctive cinnamon flicker

The sweetness skews toward confectionary berry rather than tart fresh fruit

For anyone looking to explore Marlborough beyond the familiar names

and a zesty citrus finish

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon fortified-wines with a smooth medium-length finishCasa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon is a biodynamic, old vine Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon from Apalta Valley at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. This expression earned 94 points from James Suckling and draws fruit from a Cabernet block originally planted in 1920, yielding deeply concentrated grapes at less than two tons per acre. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Apalta Valley, Colchagua Valley, Chile Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7%