2018 Phil Long, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is Sonoma’s answer to Napa — and Phil Long’s Reserve is one of its finest expressions. Rich, structured, and deeply satisfying, this 2018 Reserve delivers the full California Cabernet experience: dark fruit, cedar, and a warmth that lingers long after the last sip. From a Black-owned winery that is making its mark in one of California’s most prestigious appellations, this is a bottle that earns its place at any table and in any collection.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep, inky ruby with aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, vanilla, and a hint of dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins, flavors of black cherry, cassis, and toasted oak, and a long, warming finish with notes of espresso and dried herbs. The 2018 vintage was exceptional in Alexander Valley — this Reserve shows why.

• Origin – Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
• Producer – Phil Long; Black-owned, Alexander Valley
• Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style – Dry red wine (Reserve)
• ABV – 14.5%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

A full-bodied Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is built for the kind of dinner that becomes a memory. The firm tannins and dark fruit profile make it a natural match for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, and slow-smoked brisket. The cedar and dark chocolate notes play beautifully against charred, smoky flavors. Pairs well with lamb chops, venison, and hearty stews. Also excellent alongside aged cheddar, gouda, and a well-loaded charcuterie board. This is your steakhouse-at-home bottle — the one that makes the meal feel like an occasion.

• Pairs well with: Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, smoked brisket, lamb chops, venison
• Also great with: Aged cheddar, gouda, charcuterie, hearty stews, dark chocolate
• Serve at: 60–65°F — decant 30–60 minutes for full expression

Occasion

This is your celebration Cabernet — the bottle for milestone dinners, corporate gifting, and any occasion where you want to make a lasting impression. A standout gift for the Cabernet lover who appreciates bold, structured reds with a story behind them. Ideal for fall and winter entertaining, holiday gifting, and anyone who wants to support Black-owned excellence in California wine.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Phil Long is a Black-owned winery making its mark in Alexander Valley — one of Sonoma County’s most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon appellations. Alexander Valley’s warm days, cool nights, and well-drained alluvial soils produce Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional richness, structure, and longevity. Phil Long is part of a growing movement of Black winemakers and producers reclaiming space in California’s fine wine industry — crafting wines that belong on any table, in any cellar, and in any conversation about the future of American wine. When you choose this bottle, you’re choosing excellence and representation in the same pour.

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