2021 | Arkenstone Estate Red | Howell Mountain Vega Sicilia From a vineyard in Sonoma

From a vineyard in Sonoma planted in volcanic soil

focused red offers crushed red plum and ripe currant flavors intertwined with herb

Leading into white peach grapefruit and pear on the palate

Flavors of white fruits

fresh baguette

2021 | Arkenstone Estate Red | Howell Mountain Vega Sicilia From a vineyard in SonomaComing all from the estate on Howell Mountain (which is farmed by the Arkenstone team), the 2021 Estate Red checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec that was brought up in 100% new barrels for 22 months. More tight and inward, it has a deep, darker profile of black cherries, currants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, and chocolate that takes time to unwind. Rich, full bodied, and concentrated on the palate,