Wine Doctrine
2018

Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus

Tasted 7 December 2019 California · Napa Valley

From the site that has been known as "Not the Materium, but the other wine that Maybach makes," the Amoenus makes an appearance on the Arkenstone label in 2018. The first sip tells you this thing is a Whippet ready to…

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Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Heimark Vineyard

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This bottle was a hot, massive, thick monster. Sticky and syrupy, with the high alcohol brambly blackberry cocktail delivery showing a full frontal exhibition of overt heat and power. Finishes like a…

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Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

Drink these sooner than later. I hadn't opened a bottle in a few years and the texture has become heavier and slightly sluggish. It tastes like a grapefruit gummy bear, which isn't necessarily a bad…

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Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

Serve it cold and serve it with a decent amount of air - preferably decanted for an hour. The first few sips on PnP are a bit too muscular and angular. After some air, it starts to fan out nicely.…

Reviewed 4 October 2021
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