Community Tasting Notes 8

• elamasters wrote: 92 points

  May 11, 2013 - Gorgeous wine. A bit of age seems to really add weight and complexity to these. Not the typical light and crisp California SB (which I also enjoy), the Arkenstone is more about floral notes and minerality with age starting to bring on a touch of an almost brown sugar or honey accent. A nice acidity balances the full body to keep it from being overly heavy.

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• traderspartan wrote: 83 points

  May 7, 2012 - Way too much oak for my taste.

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• J o e wrote:

  April 23, 2012 - Medium gold. Aromas of white flowers, with barely a hint of fresh cut hay and matchstick. Medium-bodied in the mouth, with a silky texture, citrus fruits and minerals that that carry on to the long, minerally finish, that is at present slightly marred by a grapefruit-like bitter note. 89.

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• ASG24 wrote:

  January 11, 2012 - Every time we open an Arkenstone SB, we comment on how well-balanced, finely structured, and downright delicious it is. A simply wonderful wine that goes with more dishes than we thought likely.

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• wallstreet wrote:

  December 25, 2011 - Not your typical Ca. Sav. blank. Very French in profile. If I tasted this blind, I would not think it's a Ca. Wine. Excellent wine. Highly Recommended A+++

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type White
• Producer Arkenstone
• Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Howell Mountain

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• In Cellars 29 (20%)
• Consumed 114 (80%)

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