Located in the heart of California’s Sonoma County, Alexander Valley may not be as immediately recognizable as, say, Napa, but we certainly think it should be! And Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet proves precisely why: made with a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cab Franc, each glass of this Cab is rich with ripe blackberry, plum, and cherry aromatics, which are complemented by subtle tannins and scintillating notes of  dark chocolate and pepper. It all ends on a toasted vanilla finish, a result of its 14-month aging period in oak barrels. 

Pair this Alexander Valley Cab with red meats—perhaps a grilled ribeye, or a juicy burger. It’s a good mate for other umami flavors, including Trader Joe’s Mushroom and Truffle Flatbread Pizza, or the robust, nutty profile of Toscano cheese.