Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. This medium-bodied red wine displays flavors of cherry, ripe plums, and black currants combined with savory notes of black tea and leather. Aromas of black cherry, plum, cedar, vanilla, oaky spice, and minty herbal notes greet the nose.

The wine is aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels. American oak delivers a touch of vanilla while French oak contributes character, rich tannins, and complexity. The palate shows smooth, soft vanilla-soaked and juicy dark berry fruit with touches of mocha leading into a dry, lingering vanilla finish.

Winemaker Alison Crowe crafts this wine at 14.0% alcohol content. The wine benefits from aeration and shows better characteristics on the second day after opening. This is a solid value Cabernet Sauvignon that offers good structure and drinkability at its price point, though it lacks significant depth or complexity.