Arrowood
Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon
2014
Sonoma County
Library Selection
Description
Known for its sustainably, organically farmed vineyards, Arrowood is in the warmer Sonoma Valley AVA, with its near-perfect growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine was produced to commemorate Arrowood’s 30th vintage. The first sniff reveals black raspberry and mulberry notes, then cedar and herbs. Lush, dark fruit on the palate drives to a long, earthy finish. Pair this with slow-roasted beef tenderloin for a heavenly match.
Acclaim
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
LPB 12/2017
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Vinous
AG 4/2018
This wine has aromas of blackberry, fresh fig and licorice followed by fresh notes of dark cherry and violet as the wine opens. Framed by a firm structure and silky elegance with lush texture.
RECENT TASTING NOTES
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Speciale has a black forest cake and crème de cassis-scented nose with touches of charcoal, black soil, mocha and salami plus a hint of cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruit and savory layers with beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with great persistence.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 12/2017
Decanting time
2 hours
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