2020 Arkenstone "Estate" Howell Mountain Bordeaux Blend
95TWI
94RP
93DC
$149.99
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95
The Wine Independent
Reviewed April 2023The 2020 Arkenstone Estate Red Blend only used fruit picked between the18th and 25th September, which was before the Glass fire. Due to this it is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon for the first time. The winery is underground so it protected the harvest that had already come in. It is deep garnet-purple in color and sashays out with classic notes of cassis, plum preserves, and cedar, with hints of wild sage, tar, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is firm and chewy with muscular black fruits and a long earthy finish. (LPB)
Professional Reviews
94
Wine Advocate
There are just 100 cases of Arkenstone's 2020 Howell Mountain Estate Red Blend, which was harvested between September 12 and 26. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small proportions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot, it offers up slightly angular notions of pine pitch, peppery spice and mint, set against ripe black cherries, mocha and dark chocolate. It's full-bodied, ripe and concentrated without being overdone, finishing long and velvety. (JC)
93
Decanter
Winemaker Sam Kaplan has produced a bold, voluptuous, red-and-black-fruited Cabernet from Howell Mountain. Expressive boysenberry fruit dusted with allspice is tinged with chocolate, cedarwood, and roasted coffee beans. Full-bodied with rich, succulent dark berry fruit, blackberry compote, a tapestry of featherweight tannins coated in molten dark chocolate notes and a rush of pulverised granitic rock minerality on the finish. Utterly intriguing, growing in volume and complexity with air. (JC)
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 2038892 |
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