
2016 Arkenstone "Coliseum Block" Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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Review Date: 10/2019This is made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Hossfeld vineyard and was aged 30 months in French oak and an additional year in bottle. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Coliseum Block features powerful baked plums, crème de cassis and warm blueberries scents with touches of exotic spices, grilled meats, woodsmoke and sandalwood. Full-bodied and full-on seductive in the mouth, this hedonic beauty delivers bags of ripe, rich black and blue fruits, structured with firm yet velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and layered. (LPB)
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Named for a distinct block within Arkenstone’s Howell Mountain estate, this Cabernet comes from high-elevation volcanic soils on the eastern side of Napa Valley. The winery is known for small-lot fermentations and extended barrel aging under winemaker Sam Kaplan.
Product Details
Origin: Napa Valley, California, United States
Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU: #1686478

