Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. 2022

99+ Points | TWI
“The 2022 Estate Red Blend is composed of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec. Most of this was harvested on September 3rd and 5th, before the heatwave that year, with a little coming in on September 14th. Deep garnet-purple colored, it prances out with showy notes of Morello cherries, mulberries, and crushed black currants, slowly revealing wafts of violets, pencil shavings, and rusty nails. The full-bodied palate is bright and vibrant with stacks of red and black fruit flavors, supported by a firm, grainy tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Gorgeous!” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent