95+
points
Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon

Arrowood

Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Sonoma County
$115
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
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
95+
points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
EB 3/2023
94+
points
Vinous
AG 1/2023
93
points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
VB 4/2022
Captivating aromatics of black currant, anise, lavender, spice and cigar box accompany a texture that is truly decadent. This is one of the rare wines that achieves the concentration and power that you come to expect from the Cabernet grape, while retaining the balance and freshness that only the very best bottlings can achieve. Our long barrel aging and a year of bottle age prior to release ensures this wine is ready to drink now; however, those with patience will be rewarded for the next 25+ years.

Aromas

  • Juicy Blackberries Juicy Blackberries
  • Dark Cherry Dark Cherry
  • Black Currant Black Currant
  • Anise Anise

Flavors

  • Blackberry Blackberry
  • Mission Fig Mission Fig
  • Blackberry Compote Blackberry Compote
RECENT TASTING NOTES
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve Spéciale matured for 32 months in 70% new French oak and was bottled without fining or filtration. Opaque ruby in color, it opens very slowly to wafts o fpencil shavings, tobacco and cedar, with a core of blueberry and cassis. The full-bodied palate offers power and detail, with generous, grainy tannins, rounded acidity and a very long, fragrant finish. It has the stuffing and strength to be very long lived in the cellar and will require plenty of time before all the nuances of this barrel selection fully emerge. It will be released in 2023. 390 caseswere made.
Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 3/2023
Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon
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