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2007 Arrowood Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon

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April 24, 2022 - $86

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RATINGS

92+ Robert M. Parker Jr.

...a classic combination of tobacco leaf, high class cigar tobacco, black currants, cedar and graphite. Full-bodied and pure with layers of fruit and lots of velvety tannin..should hit its stride in 5-7 years and last for three decades.

92Vinous / IWC

...Sexy aromas of cherry-cola, cassis, cocoa powder and vanilla. Round, dense and palate-staining, with a firm backbone to the sweet, chewy flavors of dark berry preserves, bitter cherry, menthol and minerals..very long, assertive finish...

92Wine Enthusiast

Dark as a moonless midnight, dry as dust, with hard-edged tannins...massive core of blackberries, currants, dark baker’s chocolate and smoky oak...balance of acidity makes it clean and bright...a cellarworthy wine. Drink 2014 and beyond.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.