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White
2006 Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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LorenGrossman wrote: 93 points
June 10, 2012 - Wow. I didn't want to like this wine. Heavy bottle, a punt that could house a small family of boat people, silly price...instead it was gorgeous. More white Graves than typical Cali Sauvignon blanc. Vibrant notes of citrus zest, white grapefruit, tobacco, clover honey, flint. Gliding, oily nicely balanced palate with a long, spicy finish. Blind I'm going Domaine de Chevalier same vintage (thus, i guess justifying the price!). Not many new world sauvignon blancs can hold on this long, let alone be this vibrant and delicious. Very impressive.
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S Lee wrote: 95 points
January 18, 2011 - fantastic wine! great minerality, tart flavors coming through. wine of the part!
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M&D24 wrote: 95 points
April 13, 2010 - First of our bottles opened. Delicious sauvignon blanc with amazing viscosity on the palate. Possibly the richest California SB I have ever enjoyed. Not at all grassy or herbaceous but seemed to show a pear like flavor. Nonetheless, perfectly balanced and with a lengthy finish.
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iowa high wrote: 93 points
April 12, 2010 - A bit pricey, but a great wine nonetheless. Very smooth, nose of apples and pears. Well-balanced. One of the best California Sauvignon Blancs - an equal or close second to the Merry Edwards offering for my taste.
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bestdamncab Likes this wine: 97 points
June 20, 2009 - A Taste of Howell Mountain, very floral nose of citrus, Washington Delicious Apple, peach, pear, and a touch of minerals, same on the palate, big body, very rich fruit, very tasty, very Bordeaux Blanc like, long, long, flavorful finish.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type White
- Producer Arkenstone
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Howell Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (4%)
- In Cellars 13 (17%)
- Consumed 59 (79%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerArkenstone
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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