Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon NVD 2019

Introduction

Crimson with a garnet core. This Cabernet greets you with violets, ripe red cherry, lilac and graphite on the nose. The complexity resulting from the blend of beautiful Eastern mountain vineyards translates into bright ripe red fruits, cassis and pomegranate on the front palate, seamlessly moving to black raspberry, blueberry, orange peel, dark chocolate and rosemary exploding mid-palate. Eucalyptus, fresh herbs, mocha and black cherry round out the long satisfying finish.

95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

All Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon NVD is a smoking value and comes from Pritchard Hill, Howell Mountain, and Calistoga. It spent 22 months in 75% new French oak. Cassis, black raspberries, violets, and floral notes all define the bouquet, and its medium to full-bodied, seamless, and incredibly polished, with terrific balance.

95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 NVD Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color, giving up notes of black cherry preserves, baked plums and boysenberries with touches of cassis, spice box and dried mint. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and refreshing, delivering loads of red fruit sparks and a long, savory finish.

93 Points – Wine Spectator

Dark and winey, this Cabernet is packed with a mix of black currant paste, blackberry preserves and melted black licorice, all kept focused and defined thanks to a spine of graphite and a gilding of sweet spices. This will have lots of fans for sure.