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2016

Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc

Tasted 9 February 2018 Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

Barrel sample. A gorgeous example of a domestic Sauvignon Blanc. Quite possibly one of the best examples of the varietal I've ever had. Notes of lemon and yellow citrus, tropical fruit, grass, pumice, and river rock.…

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Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc

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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

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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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