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2016

Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon NVD

Tasted 7 December 2019 California · Napa Valley

Saturated black raspberry, leather, blackberry, muddled strawberry, charcoal, and red and black cherry. Considering this is the more "base" model Cabernet from Arkenstone, it performs quite well and stands on its own…

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2018

Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Heimark Vineyard

California · Napa Valley

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…

Reviewed 29 March 2026
2018

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…

Reviewed 5 August 2024
2018

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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