At fifteen this was holding its own, and while it won't improve further, its probably at the end of its apex, but still well within the acceptable drinking window, showing the age-ability of Arrowood Cabernets.
This Arrowood was dark garnet colored with bright vibrant cherry, black cherry and plum fruits, with a layer of cedar (a tone that some might refer to a 'mint'), some slightly earthy leather and spice on a tangy spicy modest subdued oak, lingering tannin finish.
color deep red, garnet with brown rim. NOse of black currant and hints of leather. mouth feels of moderate tannin soft silky feel with long finish of pepper, currant. Great Bottle.
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had it wit a bone in filet and 3 great friends.couldnt ask for it to be better.cherrys and plums with a back flavor of oak.beautiful purple color.this magnum could have sat for 10 more yrs.
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An even better experience than my last bottle. An hour of decanting brought out not only excellent fruit but some nice earthiness. A great lasting finish made this wine a great partner with grilled steak.
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Opened for 2 hours and then decanted for an hour - this wine is drinking beautifully, especially with the time out of the bottle, which tamed the tannins - beautiful balance between the dark fruit and Sonoma earthiness. Can still go for several more years, but if you're ready to go, it is too.
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This is a nice sturdy Cab with more complexity than most Napa cabs. Less mint and more earth, spice, and herbs. Really reflects its Sonoma roots, while my wife thought it was French because of the less fruit driven style. Ready to drink if you don't mind the reasonably evolved tannins. Best 2008-2012.
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11/26/2020 - bjwca Likes this wine:
Old world flavors. Elegant wine with a slight amount of tartness that really peaks the interest.
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4/8/2015 - rmcnees wrote: 89 Points
At fifteen this was holding its own, and while it won't improve further, its probably at the end of its apex, but still well within the acceptable drinking window, showing the age-ability of Arrowood Cabernets.
This Arrowood was dark garnet colored with bright vibrant cherry, black cherry and plum fruits, with a layer of cedar (a tone that some might refer to a 'mint'), some slightly earthy leather and spice on a tangy spicy modest subdued oak, lingering tannin finish.
http://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2015/04/napa-vs-sonoma-2k-cabernet-duo.html
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10/1/2013 - UMhemePA Likes this wine: 90 Points
color deep red, garnet with brown rim. NOse of black currant and hints of leather. mouth feels of moderate tannin soft silky feel with long finish of pepper, currant. Great Bottle.
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12/19/2012 - AEROSMITH wrote: 93 Points
had it wit a bone in filet and 3 great friends.couldnt ask for it to be better.cherrys and plums with a back flavor of oak.beautiful purple color.this magnum could have sat for 10 more yrs.
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11/13/2012 - RMundell wrote: 86 Points
Nothing special.
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11/27/2011 - mlawren1 wrote: 89 Points
Nice Cabernet, good fruit and earth but no zing.
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11/16/2011 - chris_3 wrote: 85 Points
Pleasure to drink as another reviewer said, earthy and leathery with lots of depth. No fruit left except for its aged characteristics
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11/10/2010 - pbenton wrote: 85 Points
Earthy, leathery, no tannin or fruit characteristics left. Will try more this evening.
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10/17/2010 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 90 Points
An even better experience than my last bottle. An hour of decanting brought out not only excellent fruit but some nice earthiness. A great lasting finish made this wine a great partner with grilled steak.
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3/9/2009 - cabjunkie wrote: 88 Points
Found this to be elegant and well built. One of my friends scored this one a 90.
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3/8/2009 - jasonkle wrote: 83 Points
Good. Not great. Lacks a distinguishing finish
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11/17/2008 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 88 Points
A little bitter out of the bottle. An hour of decanting revealed some nice fruit, but not quite as enjoyable as the 2002 vintage of this same wine.
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9/15/2007 - shapster wrote: 85 Points
Probably would have done better decanted.
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9/3/2007 - bradleyx wrote: 90 Points
Opened for 2 hours and then decanted for an hour - this wine is drinking beautifully, especially with the time out of the bottle, which tamed the tannins - beautiful balance between the dark fruit and Sonoma earthiness. Can still go for several more years, but if you're ready to go, it is too.
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7/19/2006 - RdWneLvr wrote: 91 Points
good drinking wine, full flavor, mellow, managed tannins - a great drink today
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5/5/2006 - dbkindel3 wrote: 86 Points
decent, not great, way overpriced from some wine shop in ventura. not good after open for 1 hour, has to be vintage.
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2/4/2006 - Grinner wrote: 90 Points
This is a nice sturdy Cab with more complexity than most Napa cabs. Less mint and more earth, spice, and herbs. Really reflects its Sonoma roots, while my wife thought it was French because of the less fruit driven style. Ready to drink if you don't mind the reasonably evolved tannins. Best 2008-2012.
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1/29/2006 - vinoveritas wrote: 92 Points
Always very good and consistent.
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5/3/2005 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened not decanted. Deep cherry red, bright fruit, slightly sweet and sour on the palate.
Day 2: soft mouthfeel with structured tannins; went well with salmon baked with sun dried tomato.
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