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• Arturoonwine Likes this wine: 93 points

  March 22, 2018 - This early Arrowood blend of 4 grapes, with Cabernet predominant, is a revelation. Clearly perfectly stored even before I purchased it many years ago, this smooth yet richly textured wine just shows not only the staying power, but the extra qualities only available in 33 year-old wine. A tribute to Richard Arrowood and his career. Even early on, he knew what buttons to push and the fine art of blending. I was just amazed--and impressed. Drink up--fruit says goodbye after 3 hours open.

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• Aberry126 wrote: flawed

  February 7, 2017 - Just a hint of its original character on opening, but way past the drink-by date. Would have been nice to try 5-10 years ago.

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• David J Cooper wrote: 91 points

  February 21, 2016 - Medium/light red. The nose starts very floral with some caramel oak, later the Cabernet funk develops. Sweet red fruit flavours and enough acid to balance the sweetness.

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• Andrew.Koss wrote: 89 points

  November 1, 2014 - It was certainly past its prime but still had some nice flavors to it. The fruit mellowed out quite a bit and for the first 30 minutes it was really enjoyable. It didn't hold up much past that though. No reason to hold onto this vintage any longer.

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• petitblanc wrote: 90 points

  September 27, 2014 - Old Wine Offline; 9/26/2014-9/27/2014 (The Room Off the Patio at Ruth's Chris, and My House): Deep cranberry to pale garnet at the rim. A bit simple, but clean and loaded with bright fruit. A little heat, fairly light structure. Enjoyable.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1985
• Type Red
• Producer Arrowood
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Sonoma County
• UPC Code 009385202818

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• In Cellars 47 (59%)
• Consumed 32 (41%)

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