Wine Doctrine
2013

Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon NVD

6 notes Most recent 27 October 2017
Producer
Arkenstone
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27 October 2017 This must just be a "me" thing with this wine, because try as I might I just don't seem to "get it." Previous recent notes apply. Light, linear, and… 27 August 2017 Same as previous notes. Not bad. Not earth shattering. Held interest to pair well enough with 6-hour smoked pork ribs, but I think that had more to… 1 July 2017 Same notes as last month. Seems to be falling fairly rapidly. Some odd sweetness on the back end. Flat finish (but not as flat as a Rivers Marie… 8 June 2017 Same as my notes 2 months ago. Not something I'll likely revist after my remaining bottles are consumed. A bit plumy and lithe. Mid and back end fell… 19 April 2017 Echoing what others have said, I found this wine to be a little blasé in some respects this go-around. My previous notes apply, but this was more… 24 February 2017 Served alongside a '12 Kobalt and a '14 Myriad Napa Cabernet.
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