Tasted 8 February 2019
Napa Valley · Howell Mountain
Performing very well since I sampled it from barrel last year, the Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc pops onto the palate with vibrant lemon verbena, dry grass and hay, lemon and lime zest, citrus blossom, and some faint…
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…
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…
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.…
