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2016

Arrow & Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasted 8 June 2019 Napa Valley · St. Helena

The black cherry liqueur thing was jumping off crazy on this wine at first pull, but then it dropped into a more earthy, almost grainy animal, with some crunchy rock and soil notes encircling the dark fruit. Some old…

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30 April 2021 Similar to my previous notes, with black cherry, cedar, spice, fresh mulch, and subtle minerality present in a medium-bodied chassis that does well… 15 September 2019 Black cherry liqueur, smooth cedar, wet mulch, and some black rock. Classy, finessed, and super sophisticated, the execution here is medium and…
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I say with a little air, this is good to go. Drink with a couple hours in the decanter, or hold with confidence for 5++ years. Black fruited. Polished on the front end, with an…

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