Arkenstone Estate Red Howell Mountain 2023

Critical Acclaim: 100 pts Decanter; 98 pts Jeb Dunnuck; 98 pts James Suckling.

About the Winery: Arkenstone farms an estate vineyard high on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley, producing small-lot reds and whites from its mountain fruit.

About the Wine: The 2023 Estate Red is the flagship Arkenstone blend, selected from estate blocks. It combines 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec.

Tasting Notes: Dark berries, graphite, floral lift and mountain-grown structure meet a layered, polished palate.

"Captivating aromas of dark berry fruits intermix with graphite, violets and perfumed dried rose petal." - Decanter.

"It has textbook Howell Mountain complexity, is full-bodied, deep, rich, and layered" - Jeb Dunnuck.

"The balance of power and grace with so much tension and nerve is impressive." - James Suckling.

Serving Suggestion: Pair with roast lamb, grilled steak, short ribs or wild mushrooms. Allow time in a decanter if opening young.

Varietal: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec.